Rijkaard said: “He has given great things to the club and the team, there is nothing wrong. He is a great teammate, generous and for that reason he is a man very wanted in the dressing room and the club, he has great personality.
“He knows that this is the time to be quiet and show his commitment on the field and in training.
“Ronaldinho’s situation is a question of form. The team is playing well, improving and so I must choose the players who can produce the best result.
“It is never easy for one player. But I can never second guess my decisions, I always make them for the good of the team and player.”