Ancelotti: More Brazil experiments after Japan loss, plan unchanged | OneFootball

Coach Carlo Ancelotti assured that he will continue making experiments in the upcoming friendlies of the Brazilian National Team, despite the come-from-behind defeat to Japan this Tuesday at the Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo.

Brazil managed to take a 2-0 lead in the first half, even though they fielded a completely changed lineup. There were eight changes compared to the thrashing of South Korea. The problem was that in the second half, the Seleção crumbled and suffered an unlikely 3-2 defeat.

“We said yesterday that these dates are periods for testing, and we will continue to test during the November FIFA window. Our idea does not change regarding what we need to do. Tonight was a good lesson. There are things we need to learn from today’s game, especially in the second half. I think we need to keep a balanced perspective; the team played very well against Korea, played well in the first half against Japan, and played very poorly in the second half, but it’s a process. Better to [lose] now than at the World Cup,” commented Ancelotti.

Brazil came into the match against Japan with high confidence after the 5-0 win over South Korea. The good start against Japan further boosted the fans’ morale, but the second half proved that it is necessary to stay focused the entire time to secure a positive result.

“We need to keep our balance; the team wasn’t world champion after beating Korea. In today’s game, we need to learn from the mistakes of the second half. The team’s biggest mistake was not having a good reaction after conceding the first goal,” the Italian coach continued.

Fabrício Bruno was singled out in Brazil’s defeat due to a glaring mistake that led to Japan’s first goal and paved the way for the hosts’ comeback. Later, the defender also scored an own goal. It was a night to forget, but according to Ancelotti, it will not jeopardize his future with the National Team.

“Individual mistakes do not affect the players’ presence on the team. What we need to focus on is the team’s reaction after the first mistake, which was not good. We lost our balance on the field, our attitude, our positive mindset. As I said, a good lesson for the future,” noted the Brazil coach.

This was the first time the National Team lost to Japan in history. Until then, the Seleção had faced the Japanese 11 times, with nine wins and two draws.

“When the team loses, we get upset, that’s normal. Everyone is bothered by it, nobody likes to lose. Not me, not the players. We have to learn from this defeat, as is always the case in football,” he concluded.

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