While he did not directly criticize Scolari, Ronaldo said he rated Corinthians manager Tite and Santos boss Muricy Ramalho as Brazil's best current coaches.
"I know the Felipao of 2002. But we are now in 2013. For that reason it's difficult to say how he will do now," Ronaldo said. "My memories are of a fun, happy guy who is a great leader of men. He will win the players over quickly and form the Scolari family number two. I hope he can repeat the success of 2002."
Ronaldo said Brazil, currently at an all-time low 18th in FIFA's world rankings, are still far from defining their World Cup team.
He cited Santos striker Neymar, Chelsea midfielder Oscar and Paris Saint-German defender Thiago Silva as the only players close to securing a berth in the squad.
"No player is ever 100% sure of playing for Brazil, even in the days of Romario and Bebeto," Ronaldo said. "There is always a shadow. But there are players that have big chances of being selected, which is different."
"I don't see any alternative other than to persevere with the players that Mano used and that Felipao has now assumed. It's the coach's job to motivate the players to play for their lives every game."
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