Brazil draws with Ecuador, coach Ancelotti's unimpressive debut

(NLDO) – The 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign is causing great concern for Brazil even though they have taken the trouble to bring in a world-class coach - Carlo Ancelotti.

Arriving in Brazil after the La Liga season just ended, coach Carlo Ancelotti immediately started working at "Selecao", specifically preparing for two 2026 World Cup qualifying matches in South America, respectively against Ecuador (6-6) and Paraguay (11-6).

Brazil team is missing many key positions

Despite high expectations, new head coach Carlo Ancelotti has not been able to bring immediate changes to the Brazilian team, which has been rated the lowest in many years.

In the away match at Ecuador's Monumental Guayaquil stadium, "Selecao" lacked familiar faces such as Rodrygo, Endrich, Lucas Paqueta but was reinforced by Estevao, Matheus Cunha, Antony and especially the return of Casemiro.

Ecuador was of course underestimated compared to Brazil, but the home team played an impressive first 45 minutes with sharp counter-attacking tactics.

However, like the visiting team Brazil, their finishing lacked accuracy and efficiency.

Vinicius Junior had only 1 shot on target all match

The same story continued in the second half of the match, with Brazil and Ecuador both failing to find a way into each other's goal. In the end, Brazil were held to a 0-0 draw by Ecuador in Ancelotti's debut match. The Brazilian strikers only managed two shots on target, split evenly between the two halves.

Carlo Ancelotti has a lot of work to do with the Brazilian team

A point against Brazil helped Ecuador continue to consolidate their second place in the group with 24 points, ahead of Paraguay on goal difference after their opponents won 2-0 against Uruguay. Brazil are only ranked 4th after this round of matches, certainly have a lot of work to do under new coach Carlo Ancelotti. They are waiting for Raphinha to return in the upcoming match against Paraguay to improve the quality of the match.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/brazil-hoa-nhat-nheo-ecuador-man-ra-mat-thieu-an-tuong-cua-hlv-ancelotti-196250606094219585.htm