Carlo Ancelotti, 65, was pleased with the defensive posture of the Brazilian team in his debut ahead of the team, this Thursday (5), against Ecuador. The goalless draw, however, showed the coach that his biggest challenge in the next games will be to improve offensive production.
“For me, it was [um jogo] very good. I think the team had a good attitude, was organized and, at times, created great offensive pressure, “said the Italian.” It could have been better with the ball in the final third and have a more fluid game, “he acknowledged, before criticizing the lawn of Guayaquil Monumental Stadium.
“We had difficulty leaving [da defesa]. I don’t want to make excuses, but it wasn’t so easy to play on this field, “said the commander.” In the end, there was a good draw in a good game. We left satisfied and confident for the next. “
Brazil will return to the field next Tuesday (10), when it will face Paraguay, in São Paulo.
The coach also praised the “good generation of players” from Ecuador and recalled that “no one defeated them here [em solo equatoriano]”In this edition of the World Cup qualifiers.
The Ecuadorian team occupies the vice-leadership of the South American tournament qualifying for the World Cup, with 24 points-the team began with three negative points, by irregular lineup of an athlete in the previous edition of the qualifiers-only behind Argentina, which has 31. Brazil, for now, remains fourth with 22.
Vinicius Junior and Casemiro defended the national team’s performance against Ecuador. Both made a point of emphasizing that Ancelotti had only two days of training with the full cast before his debut ahead of Brazil.
“He hasn’t had time yet to show his work, his game plan. Everyone has to go along, happy, because the World Cup is right there,” said the Real Madrid striker.
“We had a solid defensive system. A few opportunities for them. The selection has to be better, to be dominant, but we had only two days of work, gradually we get better,” added the midfielder of Manchester United.
