Where did the Samba dance go?!

After a series of unsuccessful World Cups, Brazil – the most successful national team in World Cup history with five titles – had to break with tradition and invite an Italian coach, Carlo Ancelotti, to lead the yellow and green players.

Upon taking office, Ancelotti asserted that he wasn't trying to transform Brazil into a European team, but he also didn't want his players to focus too much on Samba dancing on the pitch. While determined not to abandon technical play, Ancelotti placed greater emphasis on building a pragmatic and effective Italian tactical approach.

Instead of building their game around a single individual, Ancelotti wants every player to participate more in defense and movement, aiming for a sixth World Cup title. However, in their opening match against Morocco (June 14th, Vietnam time), Brazil only managed a disappointing 1-1 draw. While a draw against a team that reached the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup cannot be considered a disaster, it is the performance of Coach Ancelotti's team that is causing concern among Selecao fans.

Under Ancelotti's guidance, Brazil lacked the spontaneous, creative flair; the smooth passing combinations and fiery attacking style were absent. Instead, they were a disjointed team, often caught off guard by their opponents. Conversely, Morocco, under Belgian coach Mohamed Ouahbi, played better and garnered more favor from football fans.

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If Ancelotti wanted to build a Brazil team with the pragmatic style of Italian football, it seems his calculations have been significantly flawed. Morocco, in fact, is a team with excellent tactical organization, tight formation, disciplined defense, and perfect transitions between phases of play. In fact, if they capitalized on their opportunities, Morocco could very well have secured a victory against Ancelotti's side.

A draw against Morocco isn't enough to judge a Brazil under Ancelotti's ambition. However, despite the emphasis on discipline, which can lead to emotional limitations, Brazil still showed a lack of balance at many points. In particular, numerous problems in the midfield and a lack of cohesion in their play need to be addressed soon. Furthermore, while Ancelotti's team remains one of the strongest contenders for the 2026 World Cup title, the failure to maintain the Samba dance on the pitch is a huge loss for Selecao fans...

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