Manager Andrea Mandorlini plans to field Ronaldinho from the start in a three-man forward line, with playing time to be determined collaboratively as the derby unfolds. The veteran playmaker arrived in Italy just two days prior to the fixture, leaving time for only a single training session on Saturday. He will also be handed designated penalty-taking duties to bolster his chances of reaching the 300-goal mark. The venue has installed an extra temporary stand at Stadio Bruno Benelli to accommodate the high fan turnout.
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The 46-year-old Brazilian superstar is targeting the 300th goal of his decorated professi…: The 46-year-old Brazilian superstar is targeting the 300th goal of his decorated professional football career on Sunday.
Manager Andrea Mandorlini confirmed the veteran will start in a three-forward lineup foll…: Manager Andrea Mandorlini confirmed the veteran will start in a three-forward lineup following just a single pre-match training session.
Ronaldinho previously acquired an ownership stake in Ravenna when he initially signed wit…: Ronaldinho previously acquired an ownership stake in Ravenna when he initially signed with the Italian third-tier club in June.
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Nov 13 : Ronaldinho will roll back the years this weekend when the 46-year-old Brazilian starts his first competitive match in over a decade, and in the unlikely setting of an Italian third-tier derby the World Cup winner may realise his dream of scoring one last time.
The Brazil great and Ballon d'Or winner signed for Ravenna in June, also taking a stake in the club, but because he had not played since his final appearance for Fluminense in 2015, doubts remained over whether fans would ever see him in action.
Ravenna revealed three weeks ago that the former Barcelona and AC Milan player would make his return in Sunday's home clash with local rivals Forli, and on Friday, manager Andrea Mandorlini told reporters that Ronaldinho would start the match.
"He will play from the start, there's no doubt," Mandorlini said.
"Then together we will decide how long he plays. He is one of the greatest players of the modern era. And we have to get a result. We always play with three forwards. He will be one of the…
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