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For Felipão, Rivaldo was “the boy on the field” at the 2002 World Cup
The Brazilian world champion team in 2002 had several players on the field who were decisive for the conquest. Although many point to Ronaldo as the highlight of that team, Luiz Felipe Scolari believes that Rivaldo was the most important athlete.
The coach of the fifth national team gave an interview to Rádio Gaúcha and spoke about the tactical role that the 10 shirt had in the team he commanded in 2002.
“Ronaldo was the top scorer and an important person for the World Cup. He could have been chosen the best in the Cup, but due to our tactical positioning, Rivaldo was the most important player. He knew how to get on the field with any type of ball. ” There was even a role in marking dead balls, “said Felipão.
“Against England, when we lost Ronaldinho, Rivaldo said he didn’t need to make any changes because he would score and go on the attack. He said he would play for him and Ronaldinho. Rivaldo, for me, was the most important player in the World Cup.” “completed.
Since he was fired by Palmeiras in 2018, Felipão has not assumed technical command of any team. However, the coach assures that he has not retired and has projected his return to the edge of the lawn.
“I don’t know where we are going to work, but we are going to work. I received three or four team situations in the Middle East. I spoke up. Because of this pandemic problem, I am a little out of touch with these people. In the Middle East, already They are training and thinking about starting work. It may be that in 20 or 30 days they will have something outside of Brazil. The pandemic scares us a little, but in certain places we have confidence, “Felipão concluded.
Sports Gazette
