Anshuai: I don’t care whether the players play in Europe or Brazil, I have full confidence in this team

November 19th After a 1-1 draw with Tunisia in a friendly match, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said at a press conference that he does not care whether the players play in Europe or Brazil. What matters is whether they can help the team.

About the game against Tunisia

- Our game against Tunisia was much more difficult. We have said before that Tunisia's characteristics are different from ours. Their defensive formation is very deep, and the characteristics of our forward players determine that it is difficult for us to break through their defense. We didn't play well at the start of the game, but gradually adjusted and we could have won the game. In the second half, considering the limited space on the field, we played as well as we should have.

Regarding the selection of players in Europe and the Brazilian League

- I don't care whether the players play in Europe or in Brazil. What matters is whether the players are beneficial to the team and whether they can help the team... The team is much better than before these two games. In this sense, we learned a lot and took lessons to be better able to deal with such a dense defensive team. We have to play like we did in the second half, when we had a chance to win the game.

Evaluation of the November international match

- We played against two teams with very different styles and gained a lot. One team's offense is more open, while the other team's defense is tighter and the formation is denser. We created more chances in the first game than in the second.

About World Cup lineup selection

- Many players are definitely on the roster. Although some players went undrafted, the roster is quite complete. There are still two friendlies but the schedule over the next six months is so packed that anything can happen. The schedule is very intensive and the risk of injury is high. So, I think the team and the overall atmosphere are making steady progress towards the highest level of the World Cup. I have full confidence in this team and these players, especially in this good atmosphere. It is very important that the players are serious and responsible and have a passion for the jersey.

What arrangements will be made before March?

- I wish the players all the best in the upcoming games. We will be here to watch them and keep in touch with them until the games in March. This is our plan. Observation is crucial.

About the three backs

- The addition of Danilo allowed the team to maintain a four-back formation without the ball, and when with the ball, it became a three-back plus Casemiro, and there were five players on the front line: Esteban, Roque, Rodrigo, Vinicius and Enrique. I think this formation worked well, we also used a back three against Senegal and it made a big difference. With two defenders, we can field a full-back, such as Danilo, or a defensive midfielder, such as Casemiro or Fabinho. We changed our strategy and things got better in the second half.

About the schedule

——Soon, we will participate in the World Cup draw ceremony. We need to know where the game is, that's important. We will go to the United States to inspect training venues. Then it’s Christmas and we’re looking into March. We will focus on the World Cup.

Regarding the decline in form during the international break

- We are evaluating this issue. I think the last game before a player returns to the club is difficult to prepare for. The really important second game was against Paraguay in June, after which we had injury problems and the intensity dropped.