Carlo Ancelotti appeared calm yet self‑critical after Brazil’s elimination by Norway, explaining his attempt to stifle Erling Haaland and why Bruno Guimaraes was chosen to take the penalty instead of Vinicius. He made clear that the defeat does not signal an end, but the beginning of a new cycle as he plans a rebuild for the national team following their World Cup exit. capturengo.com
Ancelotti explains Brazil's Norway loss and future plans
Carlo Ancelotti tackled Brazil’s painful exit to Norway, defending his strategy to curb Erling Haaland and the penalty decision that favored Bruno Guimaraes over Vinicius. He stressed the loss is not an end but the start of a new cycle.
