Brazil’s new supervisor Carlo Ancelotti stated his facet lacked ‘sharpness in assault’ as his first match in cost ended with a tepid goalless draw towards Ecuador.
Richarlison and Vinicius Jr began up entrance for Brazil within the former Actual Madrid supervisor’s first match as a global coach.
However neither might discover a method by way of in a draw that leaves Brazil in fourth place in South American qualifying.
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Ancelotti stated: “The situations made it tough for a clean sport. We had good moments with Vinícius and Casemiro within the second half. Sure, we might have been sharper in assault, however you need to contemplate the power of the opponent.
“Ecuador defended nicely; it was laborious to search out area between the strains, and advancing the ball was difficult — ending assaults cleanly within the last third didn’t all the time occur. I don’t wish to make excuses, however taking part in underneath these situations wasn’t simple.
In my first match main the nationwide staff, I felt one thing particular. I’ve coached over 1,800 matches, however this one was distinctive.
“Our intention is to qualify, compete for the World Cup, and produce Brazil again to the place it has all the time been — on the forefront of world soccer. That’s our goal, and we are going to struggle to attain it.
It’s a very completely different job — now we have very high quality gamers. There isn’t a lot preparation time, however there’s room for enchancment as a result of now we have high quality. I’m assured we are going to improve our attacking play. Right now, we missed an vital participant — Raphinha.”
Brazil subsequent face Peru, with the highest six sides advancing to the World Cup finals subsequent summer season.
