英语文摘：Ronaldo requests reinforcements in Corinthians

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- Corinthians striker Ronaldo expressed the need for his team to hire another striker for the 2011 season on Friday.

Foreseeing a year in which he will not be able to play in every game, the striker stated that the team needs a strong striker.

Ronaldo guaranteed that he will continue to play with Corinthians in 2011. However, he warned that next year's schedule will be rigorous and that he will most likely be unable to play in as many games as he would like.

With tournaments such as the Libertadores Cup, Ronaldo demanded that Corinthians acquire a striker of high caliber.

Insistent, Ronaldo returned to cite the name of long-time friend Adriano. However, Adriano recently rejected the possible transaction, claiming that he is content with this Italian club Roma. Nevertheless, Ronaldo returned to say that Adriano's integration with Corinthians depends entirely on his own will.

Ronaldo claims that the current cast of strikers at Corinthians is unfit to replace him. He envisions Adriano as the perfect addition to the club next year, not only to fill in for him in his times of absence, but also to create a formidable duo on the attack.

Listening to Ronaldo's request, Corinthians is looking to Argentina to supply a striker for next year. The club is currently observing striker Juan Martinez of Velez Sarsfield as a possible addition.

Corinthians will end the 2010 Brazilian Championship on Sunday, December 5, when the team travels to face Goias in the 38th and final round of play.

In second place, the team needs to win while hoping for a Fluminense draw or loss in order to be crowned this year's champion.