Rome - Inter Milan on Sunday were awaiting the return of striker driano, who has remained in Brazil after being in the squad for two 2010 World Cup qualifiers over the past week.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Adriano, 26, could return to Italy Monday or Tuesday. He failed to board a scheduled flight for Italy on Friday and did not communicate his decision to his agent and Inter.
Adriano has suffered from alcohol problems and depression over the past two years. Brazil coach Dunga kept him on the bench in games played against Ecuador on March 28 and Peru on Wednesday, but Inter coach Jose Mourinho didn't want to dwell on his personal problems.