Brazil's Mano Menezes hails Ronaldinho following victory over Ghana

Posted Tuesday, September 06, 2011 by YAHOO Sport

Brazil national team coach Mano Menezes is delighted with Ronaldinho's performance in its 1-0 victory over Ghana in a friendly international in London on Monday.

The Flamengo playmaker was making his first appearance for the South American giants in 10 months and although he could not set Craven Cottage alight, he did show glimpses of his class and came close to scoring on a couple of occasions.

Menezes is pleased with Ronaldinho's display against the Africans and says that the 31-year-old could find himself wearing the national colors in future games.

"He [Ronaldinho] played very well and is a player we needed to bring back to the team," said the 49-year-old after the game, according to PA.

"International football is much faster nowadays and he found it a bit difficult at the beginning," Menezes continued. "But then he got into the rhythm and showed what he is all about in the second half. He played really well and the goalkeeper made a wonderful save from him. We need to bring him back to the international team."

Menezes also reflected on the performance of his team, who won courtesy of a Leandro Damiao goal on the stroke of halftime as Ghana was reduced to 10 men after 34 minutes following the dismissal of Daniel Opare.

"I am satisfied with the result because we were playing a very good team," said Menezes. "We didn't start very well but once we got into our rhythm we played very well, and could have scored more goals."