Portugal coach Paulo Bento says
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Nike Mercurial X SoccerheroesRonaldo has been troubled by hamstring and knee problems through recent weeks, and completed just two of Madrid's last nine games in all competitions. He most recently asked to be substituted just seven minutes into Madrid's 1-1 La Liga draw with Real Valladolid on May 7, with the club not issuing an exact medical statement outlining his condition but letting it be known the 29-year-old was suffering from "muscular fatigue" in his left thigh.After
Nike KD VI Pas Chermissed Saturday's 2-0 Liga defeat at Celta Vigo, Blancos coach Carlo Ancelotti again maintained the absence was "precautionary" while stating he was sure the galactico would start the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid in Lisbon.Bento told news agency DPA, in quotes picked up Marca, that he was that the Portugal captain's fitness might need to be "managed" when the World Cup begins next month."We have faith that [Ronaldo] will arrive fine at the tournament," Bento said. "At this moment you must know what is happening and look at the condition in whic @uc@14c57qajhf@uc@