Stella dragged Ricardo around the house and finally settled on a mansion on the shores of Lake Como.

She is already able to move her arm and is now undergoing daily physical therapy to prevent muscle atrophy or future mobility limitations.

In addition to her physiotherapy, she devotes all her passion to the mansion, thinking about how to renovate it, how to decorate it, and what furniture and decorations to add.

Ricardo didn't bother to worry about this, so he left it all to her.

On August 28, the opening match of the Serie A season of 05-06 began, with Inter Milan hosting promoted Mattreviso.

Adriano scored a hat-trick and Ricardo provided two assists as they taught the promoted horses a good lesson 4-0.

After this game, it was time for the national team to play.

The regrouped Brazilian national team, which has already confirmed its entry into the World Cup, did not call in big names such as Ronaldo, but gave some opportunities to marginal players.

Although they were not the strongest team, they still beat Chile 6-0 in the World Cup qualifiers at Maracana on 4 September. Ricardo scored a hat-trick in this game.

When Pizarro shook hands with Ricardo after the game, he smiled wryly and said: "With your performance, I can't think of anyone who can be your opponent in next year's World Cup." ”

Ricardo was not complacent. He knew how Brazil, with the "Magic Quartet", had died suddenly in another time and space.

"Those things are too far away, let's practice and win this year's league championship first."

Pizarro nodded, "As long as you and Ade can continue this form, this year's league championship will not have to run." ”

Two days later, the Brazilian team traveled to Europe. They came off the bench to draw 1-1 with Sevilla FC in a friendly.

Ricardo only played a little over 30 minutes and had some impressive performances but couldn't help the team win.

Affected by the national team match, Inter Milan did not look excited enough in the away game against Palermo on the evening of September 10, falling behind 0-1 in the first half.

Inter regained a bit of form after a half-time adjustment, but Palermo had the better luck when Grosso's long-range shot from 35 yards bounced off Samoel's shoulder and into the net.

After falling behind 0-2, Inter Milan's attacking line recovered.

In the 61st minute, Ricardo's cross after breaking down the flank was headed into the net by Adriano.

In the 77th minute, Rico replaced Figo, and he just came on and sent a precise cross to find Ricardo at the back post, who beat Zaccardo and headed past Guadalben.

In the end, the two sides shook hands and made peace.

After the game, Ricardo told Rico: "Roberto Mancini has seen you as an important card, and although you can't hold Figo down in the short term, as long as you stay in shape, there will definitely be a chance to rotate and play." ”

"I didn't expect to be in the main team so quickly," Rico smacked his lips and said excitedly, "Licardo, you're going to give me an assist, I want to score!" ”

"There's going to be a chance."

On September 14, Inter Milan began to compete in the group stage of the Champions League. In their first match, they took on last season's champions Atmediaa away from home.

Roberto Mancini took this game very seriously and took the main players on the pitch to try to get off to a good start.

However, although Inter Milan pressed the opponent in the game, they repeatedly missed opportunities, and finally it was a free kick by Licardo in the 85th minute that helped Inter Milan win 1-0 and win all three points.

This time in the Champions League grouping, Inter Milan's situation is very good, the strongest opponent in the group should be Porto, and then there is Glasgow Rangers from Scotland who also has a certain strength, as for Atmedia, in everyone's impression it is purely here to send points.

However, in the first game, Inter Milan only won with difficulty, which made the media not very optimistic about Inter Milan's journey to defend the title this season, after all, everyone felt that Atemeria was the weakest team in the group, pure fish belly.

In the other game in the same group, Rangers beat Porto 3-2 at home and are level on three points with Inter Milan.

On the evening of 17 September, Inter Milan returned to the league.

They play at home against Pepper Lecce.

Lecce, who has always been strong and not weak, failed to pose any threat to Inter Milan this time, and Inter Milan scored two goals in each half to win 4-0.

On 22 September, Inter Milan won 2-0 away against Chievo.

On 25 September, they beat Fiorentina 2-0 at home.

On September 28, Inter Milan, who came on as a half-main and half-substitute, defeated Glasgow Rovers 1-0 in the group stage of Group H of the Champions League.

Counting the Champions League matches, Inter Milan has won five consecutive games in a row, and morale is at its peak. At this time, they had their first test in the league this season: an away game against Juventus.

Before the game, the media was more optimistic about Inter Milan. Inter Milan and AC Milan are currently third with 13 points from four wins and one draw, while Juventus have won five consecutive league games and are at the top of the table, showing terrible consistency.

However, the media generally believes that Juventus' explosive ability is insufficient, and it will be difficult to win in a match of equal strength.

"Look at Adriano and Ricardo. Adriano has scored seven goals in five league games and is in red-hot form. And Ricardo has scored three goals and provided three assists in five league games. ”

Inter have scored 14 goals in five league games this season, and the two of them have combined for 10 of them. With such a combination, how can Juventus' aging backline resist it? ”

Everyone seems to be bullish on a draw. "Juventus have been very well balanced this season and have been perfect in the league this year. Inter Milan has played attacking football this season, and the front three of the more mature Ricardo, Adriano and the young Figo are no less threatening than when Ronaldo was still around. When two teams collide like this, it's hard to predict the outcome of the game. More likely, a close draw is likely. ”

As the match approached, the atmosphere inside the Pinettina base grew more and more solemn. Everyone understands the significance of this game.

Although Inter Milan beat Juventus twice last season, Inter Milan is still at an absolute disadvantage in the historical encounter.

Against Juventus, Inter Milan's players can't afford to leave anything to chance.

Capello's team is becoming more and more mature, his temperament is very consistent with Juventus, they are both representatives of utilitarianism, and the combination of him and Juventus brings by no means the effect of 1+1 equals 2, but 1+1 is greater than 2.

And what Mancini brought to Inter Milan was, in addition to the attacking football that Moratti and Facchetti admired, as well as victories and trophies.