Post by Taxigirl on Dec 17, 2003 9:47:48 GMT
Former Inter star Ronaldo has once again given an interview criticising the Nerazzurri Coach, but this time his target is Alberto Zaccheroni.
“I would never put Christian Vieri on the bench,” he insisted after his ex-teammate started from the sidelines against Bologna this Sunday.
“Like Alessandro Del Piero, a man like Vieri must always play. In any case, I feel it unlikely that there is a conspiracy against him within the club.”
Ronaldo was the fiercest critic of Hector Cuper and often launched sideswipes at him in the Spanish and Italian press.
However, he did reserve some praise for new boss Zaccheroni after six consecutive Serie A wins.
“I spoke to a few of my old teammates at the San Siro,” explained the Real Madrid man, “and they say that there is a different spirit about the side now.”
Il Fenomeno, who came third in the FIFA Player of the Year rankings this week, also insisted he has not forgotten the Nerazzurri colours.
“I still have nostalgia for the city of Milan and the club, but so much time has passed now. Inter fans must think of what they have and I will concentrate on Madrid.”
“I do wish that Inter can at last entertain their supporters and win trophies,” concluded Ronaldo, “because the team deserves it and they have extraordinary fans.”