Ronaldo unsure about timing of return to Italy

Brazil forward Ronaldo is uncertain when he will return to Italy after flying home to Rio de Janeiro last week while he recovers from a hamstring strain.

Early reports had said that Ronaldo would come back on February 14, but he has refuted this.

"I am feeling great and I will come back stronger than ever," Ronaldo said on his official website.

"Obviously Inter will make this decision (on my return), not me. The knee problem is completely solved, it's just part of the past.

"The workout program that I am doing, in agreement with the medical staff, is the right one, and I have no doubts about my recovery."

Ronaldo, who has scored three times since coming back from a two-year absence with knee injuries, strained his hamstring in a friendly against Real Mallorca B in Parma two weeks ago.

Inter have struggled to score goals in his absence, although they are still third in Serie A, level on points with second-placed Juventus.

But Ronaldo seemed confident about his recovery and had one eye on the World Cup finals.

"Once Brazil is in top shape, it will have no rivals," Ronaldo said.