Ancelotti: I am satisfied with the draw, and I feel very special when coaching the national team for the first time

Sports     12:06pm, 6 June 2025
In the 15th round of the South American World Cup qualifiers, Ancelotti made his debut in coaching Brazil and drew 0-0 away. Ancelotti said in an interview after the game that he was satisfied with the results.

Talking on the draw

"The two sides performed very well in defense in this game, and I saw the team improve in possession and the game was smoother. In the end, it was a good draw, and we were satisfied with it and were confident in the next game." Should Brazil have more chances to score?

"I think the game is complicated and it is difficult to cooperate. Vinicius and Casemiro did create some good opportunities in the second half. Of course, we can do better offense, but we also have to consider the strength of our opponents. Ecuador played a good goal, and so are we."

Talking about substitutions

"Substitutions are to inject more vitality into the team. Richarlison and Gerson are very hard-working and dedicated on the defensive end, but the purpose of substitutions is just to bring more vitality to the team."

Looking forward to Paraguay's game

"This will be a different game, and I believe we will have better control of the game at home. We need to play more rhythmic, more flexible and more intense games, and I believe we will do this at home. One point. "

Talking about the team's shortcomings

" As I said before, we lacked some offense. Ecuador's defense is good, it is not easy to find gaps, we also encountered some difficulties when we were out, and we did not control the ball well in the offensive third zone. I don't want to make excuses, but the venue conditions did bring some difficulty to the game. "

Talking about the difference between South American and European stadiums

"The atmosphere here is very good, the fans warmly received us, and the atmosphere on the scene is very good. Obviously, the fans are supporting their national team, but the overall atmosphere is positive. We left here with confidence and precious points, and are ready to win in the next game. "

What are the advantages of Ecuador's home court?

"I can't say it well, there are many factors that need to be considered. Traveling here is farther, which will have some impact on the team. From a physical perspective, both teams performed well. If we want to play at high altitudes, the results will be difficult to predict."

How is the communication with the players?

"The players tried their best to execute the content we discussed before the game, and the team performed well. In my opinion, we did not give our opponents too many obvious opportunities. We can do better in possession, and we still have some things to improve against Paraguay's next game."

coaching the national team's first game, how are we feeling?

"This is my first time coaching the national team, and I feel very special. I have spent more than 1,800 games on the coaching table, but this game is particularly special. I am very happy with everyone's welcome. Being able to work for the Brazilian Football Association is a gift for me."