World Cup Elimination: Ancelotti's Mistakes Cost Brazil

What happened?

The Brazilian national team was eliminated from the World Cup on Sunday, 5, after losing to Norway. Carlo Ancelotti's mistakes started with the team selection, when he called up only four midfielders and full-backs who are defenders.

Why is this important for Brazil?

The elimination is the worst in decades and came on the day when three generations of Brazilian players played together in the second half. Neymar, the number 10 shirt for the last four World Cups, came on to hold the ball and make a decisive play, but did little.

What went wrong for Brazil?

The selection of Martinelli instead of the injured Lucas Paquetá was a mistake, as it left the midfield exposed and dominated. With 4 forwards, Ancelotti took Vini Junior out of the best position he played against Haiti and Scotland and overshadowed the top scorer Matheus Cunha.

Recent form of Brazil

The Brazilian national team had been in irregular form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 4 games.