Brazil loses for the second time with Carlo Ancelotti: What's up with the Italian? | OneFootball

The former Real Madrid coach is facing a lot of trouble.

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A match that began as a showcase of Brazilian flair under Carlo Ancelotti's leadership ultimately unraveled into a concerning collapse against Japan. The Seleção seemed to be cruising, having established a commanding 2-0 lead through well-taken goals from Paulo Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli. Yet, the second half told a different, more troubling story.

In a dramatic and disappointing reversal, Brazil's defense crumbled, conceding three unanswered goals to hand the team its second defeat under the Italian tactician.

This loss underscores a persistent vulnerability that is beginning to define this new era. For all their individual attacking brilliance, the team displayed a familiar fragility, losing their grip on the game when it mattered most.

This pattern is becoming hard to ignore. The defeat in Tokyo follows a worrying trend, marking their second loss in just three outings. The campaign began with a narrow but shocking 1-0 qualifying defeat to Bolivia, briefly offset by a 5-0 friendly rout of South Korea. However, this latest collapse suggests that the resounding victory was merely a temporary mask for deeper, unresolved issues within the squad. The shine of Ancelotti's appointment is now being tested by a recurring defensive frailty.