Ruud vows to return
Sunday, November 23, 2008

Ruud van Nistelrooy has vowed to recover from his latest knee problem and return to action next season.

Van Nistelrooy has been ruled out for the rest of the season after being forced to undergo knee surgery in America earlier this week.

The former Manchester United man claims he had no choice but to go under the knife as the injury could have ended his career.

It is not the first time Van Nistelrooy has undergone surgery with renowned surgeon Richard Steadman after his right knee was operated on in 2000.

The prolific striker is confident he will recover from the latest setback and return to the Real Madrid side next season.

"If they hadn't put me in the operating theatre football would have been finished for me," Van Nistelrooy told Marca.

"It's a long time to be out but there was no other way.

"The injury is serious.

"It's true I am 32 but eight years ago I was in a similar situation so I know what to do now.

"The recuperation will be very hard but I will manage it. I still have a lot of goals to score in the Real Madrid shirt and many objectives to achieve.

"It's one of the most difficult moments of my career, that's clear. But there are two options: give up or fight. And I am going to fight."

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