The Brazilian coach, Carlo Ancelotti, retires from the field of play this Thursday, at the end of the South American Qualifiers match towards the 2026 World Cup between the teams of Ecuador and Brazil.
Photo: EFE – José Jacome
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The Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged that his debut as a Brazilian coach this Thursday was very special after drawing without goals with Ecuador, a result that described as a good point even though he acknowledged that, to face Paraguay, they must improve the game with the ball.
“I have more than 1,200 games as a coach and today was my first game as a Brazilian coach and it has been something special,” Ancelotti admitted, who assumed the reins of the Canarinha after leaving Real Madrid just two weeks ago, with which he won everything at the club level.
“For me it is a gift to be here,” 'Carletto' apostilled, who commented that a selection implies a different sensation to represent a club, because he has the feeling that there is a country behind. The Italian emphasized that they are focused on getting the best version of both the coaching staff and the players.
“The goal we have is to qualify and fight in the World Cup, to try to put Brazil in the first positions of world football, where he has always been. We are going to fight to achieve it,” He pointed in the press room of the Monumental of Guayaquil.
Ancelotti considered that the meeting, corresponding to the fifteenth date of the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, “has been a very good defensive game” for both teams. “The team has had a very good attitude and order, and sometimes good offensive pressure. We have practically not granted opportunities.”
“I don't want to put excuses, but the countryside … It wasn't so easy to play” 🎙️
Carlo Ancelotti after the 0-0 draw between Brazil and Ecuador. pic.twitter.com/IQZHXVhkYF
– Diario Olé (@diaroole) June 6, 2025
The Italian coach complained about the conditions of the state of the Monumental lawn. “I don't want to make excuses, but it wasn't easy to play with these pitch conditions. (…) Ecuador has defended very well and it was not easy to find space between lines. ”
Now the Canarinha has its eyes on the duel against Paraguay next Tuesday, in São Paulo. A victory against the Guarani could certify the classification to the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada 2026 with two dates in advance, although this objective also depends on other results.
“I think that against Paraguay it will be different, because we will have more opportunities to control the game, a game with more rhythm, mobility and intensity. I think we can see that in our house,” Ancelotti predicted. “We left here with confidence, a good point and win the next game.”
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