Brazil striker Ronaldo is facing the axe after a touchline row with coach Carlos Alberto Parreira during yesterday's 2-0 win over Australia.
Ronaldo, who was treated by doctors last week after complaining of dizzy spells, was substituted 18 minutes from the end and had an angry touchline exchange with Parreira before storming off. He did not join the rest of the squad when they celebrated their victory at the end of the match.
Parreira did not talk about the row afterwards but he hinted that Ronaldo's place was in jeopardy when he talked about the contribution made by Robinho and fellow substitute Fred.
"The most important part of the game was when Robinho and Fred came on," Parreira said. "We got our speed then and succeeded in imposing our style on the match."
Before he left Parreira fielded a question from someone whose command of English was less than perfect.
"Is Ronaldo too thick?", the reporter asked. "I don't know," Parreira said. "You'll have to ask our doctor."
Ronaldo, who was treated by doctors last week after complaining of dizzy spells, was substituted 18 minutes from the end and had an angry touchline exchange with Parreira before storming off. He did not join the rest of the squad when they celebrated their victory at the end of the match.
Parreira did not talk about the row afterwards but he hinted that Ronaldo's place was in jeopardy when he talked about the contribution made by Robinho and fellow substitute Fred.
"The most important part of the game was when Robinho and Fred came on," Parreira said. "We got our speed then and succeeded in imposing our style on the match."
Before he left Parreira fielded a question from someone whose command of English was less than perfect.
"Is Ronaldo too thick?", the reporter asked. "I don't know," Parreira said. "You'll have to ask our doctor."
