Flamengo upbeat about Adriano return
June 23rd, 2012 - 4:28 pm ICT by IANSRio de Janeiro, June 23 (IANS) Flamengo coach Joel Santana admitted he was “eagerly awaiting” the return of former Brazil international striker Adriano.
The 30-year-old is still officially without a club after being sacked by Flamengo’s Brazilian rivals Corinthians in March due to alleged disciplinary problems.
He underwent surgery on his problematic left Achilles tendon in April and has since received physiotherapy under the guidance of Flamengo medical staff, Xinhua reported.
Flamengo is yet to commit to signing Adriano, who helped the club win the 2009 Brazilian Serie A championship.
“I spoke to him today and he was excited and happy,” Santana said Friday. “Like all of us here I am hoping that he can come back and play at the level we know he can.”
“Adriano is a special player and we are anxious to see him back on the pitch for us.”
Santana’s comments came just days after Adriano was summoned to a meeting with Flamengo officials unhappy at the former Inter Milan and Roma star’s lack of commitment to his rehabilitation.
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- Corinthians settle legal battle with Adriano - Jun 03, 2012
- Adriano signs with Flamengo - Aug 22, 2012
- Flamengo still eyeing Adriano return - Aug 16, 2012
- Adriano cleared to resume training - Aug 21, 2012
- Apologetic Adriano receives warning - Sep 05, 2012
- Former Brazilian striker Adriano released from hospital - Apr 15, 2012
- No decision yet on Adriano, says Flamengo president - Apr 21, 2012
- Adriano can revive career with Flamengo: Zico - Apr 02, 2012
- Adriano to begin practicing with Flamengo - Mar 24, 2012
- Adriano to have surgery on left foot - Apr 07, 2012
- Corinthians release Adriano - Mar 13, 2012
- Corinthians chasing AC Milan striker Pato - Apr 25, 2012
- Riquelme does not deserve to play at Flamengo: Coach - Jul 21, 2012
- Adriano ordered to take extra training to reshape - Jan 11, 2012
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