Time is running out. Appointed Brazil coach last May, Carlo Ancelotti is still trying to imprint his style of play on his new selection. A project which is starting to take shape, a few months before the 2026 World Cup, as evidenced by the recent victory of the Seleção against South Korea in a friendly match last Friday (5-0).
Either way, the coach is not hiding. “Each of us thinks about the goal, which is very clear: we have to win the World Cup, not be the best players in the world. I want players who think they want to be in the World Cup to win, not to be the best,” he declared at a press conference on the sidelines of the confrontation against South Korea.
If the key to this success lies “more on the tactical level”, Carlo Ancelotti also identified another X factor in his quest for the Grail, and it is not the least.
Ancelotti awaits Neymar
Still at a press conference, but this time before the friendly match between Japan and Brazil (Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.), the Italian coach gave a laudatory speech towards the selection's top scorer. “Neymar can absolutely play at his best level in this national team, without any problems. When he is physically fit, he has the qualities required to play not only for Brazil, but also for any team in the world, thanks to his qualities. »
A real call of the foot? The Brazilian legend has a string of injuries and has not worn the yellow and green jersey for almost two years. Ney will therefore have to act quickly if he wants to participate in a final challenge with his country. “The FIFA date of March could be that of the selection which will compete in the World Cup. We have to manage both. A team that will be defined gradually with other players and we want to see how they fit into the game,” added Ancelotti. So to be continued.
