Ancelotti: “Trust this Brazil squad. Focused, humble ...”
Ancelotti: “Trust this Brazil squad. Focused, humble ... ” After announcing the list of the 26 players called up to the Brazil national team for the World Cup, head coach Carlo Ancelotti gave an interview in an area reserved for about 300 journalists at the Museum of Tomorrow, in Rio’s port district, and emphasized his optimism about Brazil’s campaign in the tournament.
He said there is no such thing as a perfect squad list. He apologized to those left out and sent a message to the fans. “I’m very sorry that others are not here, such as Bento, for example, Hugo Souza — I’m very sorry, it makes me a little sad — but they will have, like other young players who are not on the list, such as Andrey Santos and João Pedro, the chance to be part of the project for the next World Cup.
Have confidence in this group. It may not be the perfect group, but it is a focused, concentrated, humble, selfless group. My idea is focused on the collective, not the individual,” he said.
See other topics from Carlo Ancelotti’s press conference: Emotion and pressure - This expectation shows a country that has an extraordinary passion for football, first of all, and secondly for the national team. That is very beautiful for us, who have the opportunity to prepare for the World Cup and bring joy to an entire country. The pressure will come when we play our first match at the World Cup.
It wasn’t easy, it was difficult, because the competition was very high. We evaluated more than 60 players, and each one has qualities that could earn him a place here. Competitiveness and expectations - I have the knowledge and the confidence that this team can compete with the best in the world.