The Day I Played with Ronaldo

"You guys did a good job. I'm very satisfied with your performance." Rojas first set the tone with an affirmative tone.

"In the second half, we can try more offenses, but we still have to pay attention to the protection of the defense. Gustavo, Leonardo, you can step forward and assist, but you must ensure that you can return to the defense in time."

"Ricciardo, your position in the second half can be a little earlier, pay attention to move more to the side, and meet our side."

Ricardinho nodded.

"Ricardo, when Ricardo is on the sidelines, you have to pay attention to retreating and respond well. In the second half, you have to take the ball more boldly and decide what to do based on your own judgment."

Since Kaka's departure, Ricardo has become a well-deserved core. Rojas even gave him unlimited fire rights. He can choose to shoot at any time and any position. No one can blame him even if he shoots.

However, Riccardo still prefers to attack efficiently, and rarely abuses this right. And he is consciously exercising his ability to organize offenses and assists, in preparation for coming to Serie A to assist Ronaldo in the future.

If he pursued his own goals, he would have scored more than 30 goals in Brazil at this time. In fact, many times he did not choose to shoot himself in an excellent position, but passed the ball to his teammates to score.

The teammates have no objection to Ricardo taking on this important task. In the past year, Ricardo has used his outstanding performance to carry the team forward many times. He is worthy of the core position and the top position. The salary is worthy of Rojas' tailor-made tactics for him.

The only thing that worries the teammates is that Ricardo obviously won't stay in Sao Paulo for too long. After Ricardo left, what should St. Paul do?

However, at least this season, they don't have to think about it.

When the Sao Paulo players walked out of the player tunnel, Cruzeiro happened to come out too. Melo trotted two steps to catch up with Ricardo and greeted him with a smile.

Melo seems to have gained a solid main position this season and has more experience in the game. Coupled with his fierce expression, he already has the embryonic form of a midfielder, forming an effective containment of Ricardinho in the first half.

He was only two centimeters taller than Licado, but because he shaved his head, he seemed to be the same height as Licado. He is 20 years old this year and has not developed a muscular body yet, and his weight is about the same as Licado's. Standing together, he looks similar in size from the back view.

However, the fame and status of the two are not the same. Although Philip Melo can become an intercontinental star in the future,

But at this time, he still has a certain distance from the national level. He is an unknown junior in Brazil, and he still has many years to go before being selected for the national team; Shining star, one of the biggest stars in Brazil.

Ricardo also didn't understand why Melo wanted to say hello to him, he had no friendship with Melo. But he still responded with a smile: "Hello."

"Riccardo," Melo seemed a little restrained, "do you have time to get together?"

Licado was even more surprised, this guy must be too familiar.

But Melo quickly added: "I just changed my agent, and now my agent is also Farah."

Only then did Licado understand, and nodded with a smile: "Okay, I'll have a party and ask you to come play after a while."

Mello immediately showed a happy expression. Now that he and Ricardo are friends, it can really be said that they are "high climbers".

After the game restarted, Sao Paulo played steadily and slowly in accordance with the tactics formulated by Rojas. Ricardo and Ricardinho used excellent skills to ensure the quality of ball control. They did not pursue a fatal blow, but first ensured that they would not give up. The opponent steals the ball and counterattacks.

Between opportunities and safety, Sao Paulo first chooses safety.

But Ricardo can make his own decisions, and when he wants to take risks, he can also suddenly rely on his own personal ability to create murderous intentions.

Cruzeiro has always attached great importance to Ricardo. When Ricardo retreats, Melo will defend him closely; when he comes to the 9th position, Brazil international Chris will stay with him every step of the way. But in the first half, Riccardo still used his excellent running position and exquisite footwork to score an equalizer goal.

After the start of the second half, Cruzeiro coach Luxenberg asked his players to continue to strengthen the defense against Ricardo, and did not hesitate to resort to foul tactics when necessary.

Melo had shown respect to Ricardo before, and even flattered him, but on the court, he was merciless. Ricardo was kicked down by him frequently, until he received a yellow card, and then he restrained himself a little.

And Sao Paulo also got the opportunity to set the ball in the front court one after another. Unfortunately, Cruzeiro's set ball defense was very stable, and Sao Paulo failed to score.

Rojas crossed his hands in front of his chest on the sidelines, his expression seemed calm, but he was actually a little worried about gains and losses. Judging from the situation on the field, it seems that Sao Paulo can score goals as long as he works harder and invests more in the offense; but he is also worried that if he really invests more in the offensive end, he will be attacked by Cruzeiro How to fight back?

While he was worrying about gains and losses, there was another turmoil on the court.

Cruzeiro launched an attack, and the midfielder Alex used a precise long pass to find the striker Aristi Abal. Aristi Abal steadily unloaded the ball and ran for ten meters with the ball. On the right, hand it over to Mao Linhuo who plugged in.

After taking the ball, Mao Linhuo went down decisively, making a pass, smashing the ball past Julio Santos, who had thrown too hard, and then crossed. Aristi Abal missed the front point, and the veteran Jinho behind made a strong shot.

At this time, Sao Paulo's captain Cheney made a contribution. He made a side attack with a very stretched posture and hit the ball out of the baseline. At this moment, there was a burst of exclamation from the stands in Morombi.

Alex took the corner kick, Lugano took the ball forward, and Ricardinho kicked the ball in the direction of Cruzeiro.

This was just a clearance, but a figure wearing a red and black stripe jersey with a white background chased after him at high speed!

"Ricardo! His speed is very fast! He kicked the ball before Melo, and he passed the middle circle, leaving only Maicon in front!" The commentator shouted, "Ricardo didn't pass the ball, Choose to break through with the ball by yourself! Maicon turned around and chased after him. His speed was also very fast, but Ricardo was even faster! When he reached the penalty area, Ricardo kicked...pass the ball! Fabiano made a goal! He did not let Licardo down. Cardo created this opportunity, he defended the ball at the back and scored the goal! Sao Paulo leads 2:1 at home!"

After scoring the goal, Sao Paulo retreated to defend across the board, leaving only Ricardo wandering in the frontcourt. Luxembourg made continuous substitutions and adjustments, but still failed to change the situation. In the end, Sao Paulo scored all 3 points at home, chasing the points gap to only 1 point.