It's been an interesting spell at AC Milan for Brazilian midfielder Ronaldinho.Last year, his first year in Italy, saw the two-time FIFA World Player of the Year struggle to find form. A long string of subpar performances put him out of the national team setup for Brazil and had many critics saying that he was past his prime.
So far, his 2009-10 campaign has been nothing short of brilliant, judging by his hat-trick in this afternoon's 4-0 victory over Siena.
The 29-year-old's performances have been integral in keeping Milan at second in Serie A, six points behind rivals Inter. The vision and creative genius that made "Dinho a force at Barcelona from 2003 to 2008 have returned. While he doesn't have the same pace that used to scare defenses everywhere, he has compensated with a smarter brand of play.
His six goals and eight assists have made him a hero this season to the Rossoneri fanbase and have increased his chances of being selected for Brazil's 2010 World Cup squad.
Looming large is the Milan-Manchester United tie in the Champions League on February 16. If 'Dinho can guide his squad past this challenge, he could lead Milan to European glory.
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