Ancelotti: Bolivia match still crucial for Brazil despite changes | OneFootball

In the last round of the South American Qualifiers, the Brazilian National Team visits Bolivia this Tuesday, at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), in El Alto, near La Paz. For this match, coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that he will make changes in Brazil, already qualified for the next World Cup. On the other hand, Bolivia still has chances to get a spot in the playoffs and should go with full strength.

Despite the difference in the teams' objectives, the Italian coach stressed that the match is indeed very important for the Brazilian National Team.

"We are going with a team very focused on playing well and winning the game. We have to boost our self-esteem. Tuesday's game is another opportunity for that. We need to respect the opponent and the competition. A national team has ten games a year. We can't think that there are less important games, all of them are very important," said Ancelotti.

The Altitude

This will be the first time for the Brazilian National Team in El Alto, a city near La Paz. There, the altitude exceeds four thousand meters above sea level. Ancelotti said he is excited about the experience he will have in the South American country and, in addition, the coach said he talked to his son Davide Ancelotti, coach of Botafogo, about the altitude.

"It's an experience that will be very beautiful. I've never been to La Paz, in Bolivia, but I really want to get to know it. I hope that the team can perform and that we win this Tuesday. I talk to him (Davide) every day. We don't just talk about football, but about many things. Yes, he told me about his experience. I spoke with many players, professionals and I believe I have a lot of information about this," Ancelotti concluded.

Photo: @rafaelribeirorio I CBF

With 28 points in 17 games, Brazil is already qualified for the World Cup. On the other hand, the Bolivians still have chances to seek at least the playoffs. They have 17 points in 17 rounds.

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