Ravenna coach Andrea Mandorlini has confirmed that Ronaldinho will be named in the starting line-up for Sunday’s derby against Forli.
The match on 15 November is set to centre on the return of the Brazilian icon, who joined Giallorossi in September and is now ready to feature in an official game for the first time in 11 years.
Ronaldinho’s comeback will take place far from the grand stadiums in which the former Barcelona star made his name. However, he is determined to make a significant impact for Ravenna and could even score the 300th goal of his career.
Mandorlini’s announcement that Ronaldinho will play from the opening whistle has added to the anticipation surrounding the fixture.