Ronaldinho, 46, is set to start Ravenna’s home derby against Forlì on Sunday, November 15, according to coach Andrea Mandorlini, quoted by Reuters. The former Barcelona and AC Milan forward last played competitively for Fluminense in 2015, the news agency reports. Source
“He will play from the start, there's no doubt,” Mandorlini told reporters on Friday. He said Ronaldinho would be one of Ravenna’s three forwards, but left his playing time open: “Then together we will decide how long he plays.” Source
“And we have to get a result,” Mandorlini said. Even a Ronaldinho comeback doesn’t come with three complimentary points. Source
The Brazilian signed for Ravenna in June and also took a stake in the Italian third-tier club, Reuters reports. After returning to Italy on Friday, he was scheduled for just one training session with his teammates on Saturday before the derby. Source
A temporary stand has been erected at the Stadio Bruno Benelli to accommodate the crowd, according to Reuters. Inquisitr reports that the addition has 1,800 seats and is called R10. Even the extra seating gets star billing. Source Source
Ronaldinho could also score his 300th professional goal on Sunday, Reuters reports. Teammate Simone Rabbi has outlined the penalty plan: if Ravenna is awarded a spot kick, Ronaldinho will take it. Source
Whether the derby will lead to further appearances remains unclear, according to Inquisitr. Source
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