Ronaldinho needs a bit of affection from the rest of the squad if he is to return to top form at Barcelona, according to team mate Silvinho (right).
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"Ronnie needs our support and affection," the Brazilian fullback was quoted as saying in Spanish media on Tuesday. "He needs us to feel that we are with him and for us to give him a hug. We need him to come back as soon as possible as he is a very important player for us."
Ronaldinho has been plagued by injury and fitness problems this season and has only been in the starting line-up for 13 of the club's 29 league matches this season.
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