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| Adriano with his family |
Monday 6 April, 2009 |
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Inter striker Adriano is with his family in Rio de Janeiro, according to a statement released by the CBF, the Brazilian football federation.
The troubled 27-year-old failed to return from international duty in time for this weekend's games in Serie A and even his agent, Gilmar Rinaldi, said he didn't no where his client was.
With no word from the player himself, some feared the former Flamengo youngster, who has had serious problems with alcohol in the past, had disappeared.
Reports last night suggested he had spent the weekend partying in one of the slums where he grew up.
“The attacker Adriano is at home in the company of his family in Rio de Janeiro,” the CBF wrote. “He is in contact with Brazil Coach Dunga and directors from Inter, informing them of the delicate moment he is going through.
“Contrary to the rumours that are circulating and that don't correspond to the truth, we confirm that Adriano is in Rio de Janeiro with his family,” the statement concluded.
Milan and Brazil midfielder Kaka is shocked by Adriano's behaviour and insists he showed no signs of instability while away with Brazil last week.
“He was calm and serene, without any problems,” Kaka said this morning. “I understood that he had a day of leave, but then again Inter have said that wasn't the case.
“We hope he is well and above all that he doesn't stop playing because he is a very good lad,” Kaka concluded.
This isn't the first time Adriano has gone off the rails. He was sent on loan to São Paulo last season to recuperate and rediscover his passion for football.
When he returned to Italy in the summer, Coach Jose Mourinho took Adriano under his wing, but he still turned up late for training and was dropped from the first team.
He had recently been brought back into the fold. However, this latest setback could spell the end for him at Inter.
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