Ancelotti hails Estevão’s talent, says Brazil’s future is in safe hands | OneFootball

The Brazilian National Team passed its first test of this FIFA window by defeating Senegal 2-0. In a press conference after the match, coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Estevão, who scored one of the goals, and highlighted the youngster as an important part of the team’s future.

“Estevão has incredible talent. For me, it’s a surprise to see such a young player with this kind of talent, such a powerful shot. Brazil, with players like him, has a secured future,” said the national team coach.

Match Analysis

Ancelotti gave a positive assessment of the team’s performance, especially for their intensity in the first half. However, the coach stated that Brazil could have controlled the game better in the final stage.

“The first half was very good, with high pressing, aggressiveness, and intensity. The second half could have been better. We defended well with a low block, maybe forcing the transition too much. When you have a 2-0 lead, you can control the game more, but that’s the characteristic of the players we have up front,” he said.

Praise for Militão

Éder Militão, who was deployed as right-back in the friendly, was also highly praised by Ancelotti. The coach highlighted the defender’s versatility and his mental and physical development.

“I think the Militão–Estevão partnership worked very well on the right. Militão is in spectacular physical and mental condition. Two years without playing made him mature mentally. With this attitude, he can play in any position in defense,” commented the coach.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by CBF • Seleção Brasileira de Futebol (@brasil)

Brazil’s Next Match

The Brazilian National Team will take the field once again during this FIFA window. On Tuesday (18th), Brazil faces Tunisia at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Decathlon Arena, in Lille, France.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.