Concern over Ronaldinho's fitness.

[Lazie]

Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard held lengthy talks with Ronaldinho yesterday after his disappointing performance at Chelsea on Wednesday night.

Rijkaard and his coaching staff are unhappy with Ronaldinho's fitness and the Dutchman is putting together a personal programme for the Brazilian to follow. The new regime will be given to Ronaldinho after Sunday's clash with Real Madrid.

Ronaldinho again didn't take part in yesterday's training, instead retiring to the gym, which has become a habit this season.

After training, Deco said of his underfire teammate: "It seems wrong to me that people are so critical of Ronaldinho.

"For what he has done for Barca, we must show him more respect."

[OJ]

RE: Concern over Ronaldinho's fitness.

is it possible he is suffering post world cup hang over. .. I know some brazilian are really annoyed at him for his performance at the world cup. I belive they burn him in effigy or rip down a statue and paint over some painting in his own town. Little man say when they see him on tv brazilian just change the channel. May this has gotten to him