Ancelotti calls for sharper attack and team focus as Brazil face Korea

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·9 October 2025

Ancelotti calls for sharper attack and team focus as Brazil face Korea

On the eve of Brazil's match against South Korea, this Friday (10), Carlo Ancelotti gave a press conference and highlighted what he expects in terms of evolution from the Brazilian National Team. The coach praised the team's defensive behavior in the Qualifiers, but made it clear he wants to see more offensive quality in this new performance.

“I really liked the team's defensive play (in previous matches). The team was compact, united, and intense. Tomorrow (Friday) is an opportunity to show the quality that the players have,” said the Italian.

Brazil's Match: Demanding Quality

Ancelotti emphasized that the tactical formation is not the most important thing, but rather the collective performance.

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“You can play with four, three, five, it doesn't change much. What matters is playing good football,” he explained.

Ancelotti's Demands

The coach also reinforced the importance of putting the collective goal above individual ambitions, citing the sense of unity in the group.

“I want players who think about being at the World Cup to win and not to be the best in the world. The atmosphere is very good and that is fundamental to achieving the goal.”

Since taking over the National Team, Ancelotti has coached four matches: two wins, one draw, and one loss. Brazil beat Chile (3-0) and Paraguay (1-0), drew with Ecuador (0-0), and lost to Bolivia (1-0).

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