While the rest of the squad traveled to Dortmund ahead of their game against Ghana, Robinho remained for more treatment. He watched his teammates win 3-0 on a TV in the physiotherapy room.

But the injury _ and his inability to play in the Ghana match _ appear to have done nothing to hinder Robinho's morale.

"I'm happy to be in the team and to be at the World Cup," Robinho said. "And it's good to know I'm going to be better soon."