Ronaldo Criticizes Ancelotti’s Raphinha Decision After Brazil’s Morocco Draw
Legendary striker Ronaldo Nazário has questioned Carlo Ancelotti’s choice to deploy Raphinha on the left wing in Brazil’s 1-1 World Cup opener against Morocco. Despite Raphinha’s record-breaking season at Barcelona—21 goals and eight assists—Ronaldo argued his best position is on the right flank and called the switch “hard to understand.” Speaking on ESPN Brasil’s Resenha da Copa, Ronaldo admitted that first-game nerves affected Brazil’s passing and shape, but he saw improvement in the second half. He remains optimistic that the squad will overcome initial pressure and perform at their best in the tournament.
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