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Robinho will start against Chile, says Brazil coach [Wed Aug 31st, 2005]
Rio de Janeiro (Reuters) - Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has said that Robinho will start Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Chile, adding that he is worried about the hype surrounding the 21-year-old forward.
Parreira said he was naming his team early to avoid speculation over whether or not Real Madrid's new signing would play.
"I'm not going to indulge in any mystery because I want to avoid people going over the top over Robinho," he told reporters.
"The team has been decided upon and that's it, we can work in peace and quiet. I'm worried about the hype surrounding the players. There is a lot of marketing in favour of Robinho but, in life, you are remembered for what you win and Robinho is only starting out.
"I'm worried about the exaggeration of everything to do with him."
Parreira said Robinho would play behind the front pair of Ronaldo and Adriano.
"Adriano and Ronaldo will have the freedom to move around, with the support of the two behind, who are Kaka and Robinho," he said.
Brazil, second in the 10-nation South American qualifying group with 27 points from 15 games, need a win in Brasilia to guarantee their place in the finals in Germany.
Parreira is without Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho through suspension.
Team: Dida; Cafu, Juan, Lucio, Roberto Carlos; Emerson, Ze Roberto, Kaka, Robinho; Adriano, Ronaldo.
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