Ronie's Take On Things

reelmaad · Jun 16, 2006

‘(I knew) something was missing from my game’

However, a few minutes into the game, it occurred to me that something was missing in my game. It was not something I could put a finger on, but it's something any soccer player would understand. When your first three or four touches are not as good as you want them to be, you begin to imagine reasons for your lack of effectiveness. I felt like discomfort on the turf, but I knew that the problem could be transitory and that a few good moves would get me back in rhythm.

Unfortunately, this did not happen on Tuesday, and the coach replaced to me with Robinho. It was a decision I understood perfectly, because it is clear that it was not my day. Although we won the game, I finished the encounter feeling quite sad because I did not play well.
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The media have criticised me at length for my first performance and I accept these opinions with humility and respect. I know that things are going to change and I remain positive as we approach our game against Australia on Sunday.

Somebody once told me that people only throw stones at trees that bear fruits.
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Ombak · Jun 16, 2006

Way to mix up your metaphors Ronaldo!

But in asll seriousness... whatever it is that's missing, he's not getting it back just by playing - he needs some counseling.

XaviandXabi · Jun 16, 2006

he thought about it all night on tuesday, so that means that he did care and was ashamed of his performance, hopefully he redeems himself against Australia and creates a good partnership with Adriano which also needs some help

Edit:the way for the Ronaldo/Adriano partnership to work is one of them have to be like Robinho in the sense that they have to play go after defenders and apply pressure when we lose the ball in the box

neovox · Jun 17, 2006

Ombak said:

Way to mix up your metaphors Ronaldo!

But in asll seriousness... whatever it is that's missing, he's not getting it back just by playing - he needs some counseling.
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Scolari told to the Brazilian press the same thing last Friday.