Unhappy Ronaldinho sits it out

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But most fans at the Nou Camp believed the truth is also being massaged.

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Ronaldinho has been targeted with smears

The real reason the man Roman Abramovich is convinced he can bring to Stamford Bridge next summer was not in Barcelona's starting line-up appeared to stem from the events of 10 days ago.

Just back from international duty, he was allegedly out partying less than 48 hours ahead of a match.

He played in the subsequent game against Osasuna but was substituted in the 65th minute, as he was again in the midweek Champions League win over Lyon when he was also whistled by home fans.

Fears that he might be left on the bench against Sevilla were believed to be behind his decision to rule himself out of the game.

He was upset at what he considers is a smear campaign designed to blame him for Barca's indifferent start.

He did not train yesterday and is set to miss Wednesday's home game against Zaragoza.

"We have to help him get back his magic," said Barcelona president Joan Laporta.

Nou Camp sources suggest some people at the club believe the best way to "help" him is by leaking stories about his off-the-field behaviour.