Ancelotti admits mistake in substitutions in Brazil's World Cup loss
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti admits that he erred in his substitutions during the team's loss to Norway in the World Cup. The elimination marks the end of a generation of Brazilian players.
What happened?
Brazil was well-positioned on the field until the halftime break. At that moment, Ancelotti made the substitutions of Neymar and Danilo Santos for Martinelli and Rayan. The changes, according to him, disorganized the team.
Why it matters for Brazil?
The elimination marks the end of a generation of Brazilian players. Players like Neymar, Casemiro, and Danilo are ending their cycle with the national team. Marquinhos, on the other hand, is expected to remain as one of the leaders of the team.
What comes next?
Ancelotti has begun, alongside the CBF, the planning of the next cycle of the national team. The Italian coach defended the work done throughout the preparation for the World Cup. According to him, the 26 called-up players were the ideal names and the team was hindered by 8 injuries from March to June, including those of Militão, Rodrygo, and Estêvão.
Now, Brazil is focused on recovering from the loss and planning the future. With the elimination, the Brazilian national team is on the lookout for a new generation of players who can lead the team to new successes.
Brazil is currently leading the World Cup with 7 points, 2 wins, and 1 loss in 3 games. The team is in good form, with 4 consecutive wins in the last games.
The next match for Brazil will be against Australia on September 25, 2026, at the Sydney Stadium.
As of today, Neymar, Raphinha, and Lucas Paquetá are injured and cannot play.
