Ronaldo says Ancelotti is using Raphinha wrong after Morocco draw

Brazil legend Ronaldo questioned Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical setup after the Selecao's underwhelming start at the World Cup, pointing to the misuse of Barcelona star Raphinha and to technical errors born of "nervousness" during the stalemate with Morocco. Ronaldo, who played under Ancelotti at AC Milan, was puzzled by the positioning of key players and singled out Raphinha's deployment.

"The Raphinha on the left, when he had an incredible year with Barcelona playing on the right? Some things that were not possible to understand, which, in the second half, already started to improve," he said, adding that the change cost Brazil the natural width and directness that make Raphinha dangerous.

He suggested the players were affected by the pressure of a World Cup opener, noting unusual technical errors and even veterans like Casemiro struggling with rhythm. "I remain very optimistic. I think [it was] the pressure of the first game...

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