Menezes backs Pato to fill Ronaldo’s shoes

The top goalscorer in World Cup history played his final game for Brazil earlier this month, but previously had not been involved with the squad since the 2006 World Cup, with his role as a world class finisher yet to be filled.   Menezes’ predecessor Dunga recently said that Hulk was the man to replace […]
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2011-06-29 22:35:00

The top goalscorer in World Cup history played his final game for Brazil earlier this month, but previously had not been involved with the squad since the 2006 World Cup, with his role as a world class finisher yet to be filled.

 

Menezes’ predecessor Dunga recently said that Hulk was the man to replace Ronaldo, but now the current Brazil boss believes that Pato, who played briefly with Ronaldo at Milan, can achieve similar things to the legendary number nine.

 

Speaking to La Repubblica, Menezes said: “The fans always expect to see someone who will replace their previous idols and now they want Pato to be a Ronaldo or a Romario.

 

“I ask for calm because I feel Pato has the right characteristics to occupy Ronaldo’s place. People are always talking about Neymar, but Pato has the quality to become the player we all want him to be,” he concluded.

 

Pato is likely to be in Brazil’s starting line-up when they kick off their Copa America campaign on Sunday. He has made 12 appearances for the Seleção, and so far has four goals.

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