Ronaldinho closing in on peak fitness

AC Milan forward Ronaldinho will reach top form by Christmas, according to the Rossoneri fitness coach.

The Brazilian forward has impressed for AC Milan in their recent matches.

“When he first arrived at Milanello, his condition was between 20 and 50 per cent,” fitness coach Daniele Tognaccini told the Gazzetta dello Sport.

“This was obviously not enough. The ideal situation to improve your fitness is to play once a week and train regularly during the remaining days.

“I believe that the winter training camp in Dubai will be essential, as he will have metabolized our methods by that time and we will have collected more data about him.

“I am sure that he will hit peak condition in the new year. After all, his positive attitude is undoubtedly helping the process, as he is alwasy joyous and eager to work with the ball.”

[Source: Gazzetta dello Sport]