Ancelotti hails comeback v Australia: “We struggled, but showed class” | OneFootball

Head coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the national team’s ability to respond in Tuesday’s (29) 4-2 win over Australia. In the match at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Brazil opened the scoring through Vanderson, but saw the hosts take the lead. Goals from Raphinha in the first half and Bruno Guimarães and Vinicius Jr. after the break secured the victory.

In a press conference, the coach explained that the Seleção faced difficulties during the match and said he was pleased with the team’s second-half display, especially Bruno Guimarães’ goal, which came from a beautiful passing move.

“It was a good game. We had difficulties, but we also showed good quality in our play. They looked for good quality in their play as well. It’s true that we had difficulties in the match. We started well, then dropped our rhythm a little. But in the second half, I think the team responded well — a fantastic goal, the third one, with a fantastic combination. We’re happy,” he said.

Carlo Ancelotti during the national anthem before the 4-2 win over Australia in BrisbaneCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

The national team wraps up this FIFA window on Saturday (3) with its first-ever meeting against India. For the match, Ancelotti is hoping for a strong performance from the Seleção in front of India’s passionate fans and stressed the importance of the newcomers treating the game as an opportunity to be seized.

“The best way is for the national team to perform well, try to play a beautiful game, and continue with a clear idea, with the young players progressing. They are stepping up in this moment. I’m very clear with them: this is not a test; they are not here for me to see what they are or are not. They are very good and they have to make the most of this opportunity. We will follow this progress. I repeat: I’m very confident in these young players, and others will be in the next squad,” said Ancelotti, who also confirmed goalkeeper Pedro Morisco as a starter.

Brazil and India will face each other at 11 a.m. Brasília time (7:30 p.m. local time) on Saturday (3) at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium (known as Salt Lake) in Kolkata.

Carlo Ancelotti during the 4-2 win over Australia in BrisbaneCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

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