“Last season in Brunei there weren’t many distractions so outside of football I was able to work on my game a lot. I’d stay behind and work on my finishing. 
 
“And similarly now, I’m practising my shooting, dribbling, this time on my left peg. Practise makes perfect so I’m continuing to do that.
 
“If you’re a goalscoring midfielder, you’re in demand anywhere in the world.
 
“I try to keep focussed and driven. Because you never know quite when life is going to return to normal. 
 
“I want to be prepared but obviously everyone will be lacking in match fitness but if you have a strong base, your touch is still there, then it should help."
 
Like every other Aussie footballer, the 27-year-old's career is on hold with no-one really knowing when leagues will return. 
 
When it does return, he may seek a move back to Asia, where his reputation soared after a stunning season. 

The Aussie played at Penarol in 2014/15 before returning to Australia’s second-tier and semi-pro NPL with Rockdale Suns. 

After he earned a trial with the Brunei club at the start of 2019, Ricciuto was signed. He soon became a sensation. 

Ricciuto scored nine goals in 21 games for Brunei DPMM - hugely impressive for a defensive midfielder - where he won the Singapore Premier League title. 

He also racked up two assists and was awarded player of the month and goal of the month in April.

“I believe once this is all over I’ll be back playing overseas or hopefully the A-League, you never know,” he added. 
 
"But to be honest, I'm missing football a lot."