Real Madrid striker Ronaldo has made it clear that he is unhappy about being substituted by coach Carlos Queiroz on so many occasions this season.

　　"I don't like being taken off," the Brazilian international told Spanish state television on Thursday.

　　"But I have no choice but to accept it. I can't do anything because it is the coach's decision and I have to abide by it."

　　Ronaldo, who is the World and European Player of the Year, has been substituted in the nine of the 11 domestic and European games he has played this season but he says he wants to stay on the pitch for the full 90 minutes.

　　"I haven't analysed whether the substitutions were right or not but I know for sure that, just like any other player, I want to play all the time.

　　The 27-year-old, who joined Real in a deal worth up to 45 million euros ($52.68 million) in August 2002, was the club's top scorer last season with 23 goals and has set himself a target of 35 in all competitions for the present campaign.

　　He is Real's leading scorer so far this term with six goals and, although he has gone three games without getting on the scoresheet, he believes he still has plenty to offer the side.

　　"I know that even when I'm not playing well I can score goals and win games," he said.

　　Real, who are in second place in the Primera Liga just a point behind leaders Deportivo Coruna, entertain Athletic Bilbao in their next match at the Bernabeu on Saturday.

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