MILAN, July 21 (Reuters) - Inter Milan striker Adriano has blamed alcohol for his poor form last season but has vowed to repay club president Massimo Moratti for his faith.
Although Inter ran away with Serie A, the 25-year-old
Brazilian had a wretched season which included a number of
niggling injuries.
'After the death of my father and the break up with Daniela
(his girlfriend), I took refuge in alcohol,' Adriano told
Saturday's Gazzetta dello Sport.
'I must say thank you to the president. It is beautiful to
know that he counts on me.'
Adriano, who has lost his place in the Brazil side, will
have a tough job regaining his starting spot at Inter with new
signing David Suazo increasing the club's array of attacking
talent.
