I am proud to have the opportunity to coach the best team in the world,” said Carlo Ancelotti as he took charge of Brazil.
Right now, Brazil is like a field without grain and a pond without fish. Though they are a record five-time World Cup champion with no shortage of achievements, recent times have felt more like a nightmare than a dream. Ancelotti wants to sweep away this darkness of hardship and bring back the light of better days. The new coach is determined to make Brazil the best once again.
After concluding his chapter at Real Madrid, Ancelotti officially assumed his role on Monday in Brazil. He was warmly welcomed by Luis Felipe Scolari, under whose coaching Brazil won the 2002 World Cup — their last triumph so far. The dream of the elusive “Hexa” (sixth title) still remains unfulfilled for the football-mad nation.
In the last World Cup, Brazil fell in the quarter-finals to Croatia. Since then, tough times have continued. They have lost five of their last fourteen matches and currently stand fourth in the World Cup qualifying points table.
More than just results, Brazil’s style of play has lost its rhythm and sharpness over a long period — the familiar Brazilian flair is missing from the pitch.
Now, the responsibility of steering this team back on track rests with Ancelotti. One of club football’s most successful coaches, at 65 years old, he takes on a national team role for the first time. His goal is to bring Brazil back to the top.
“I am honored and proud to have the chance to coach the best team in the world. It is a huge responsibility before me.”
“I am excited. The challenge here is immense. But I have always felt a special connection with this team. We will work to make Brazil champions once again.”
Ancelotti’s journey begins on June 6 against Ecuador, followed by a match against Paraguay five days later.
From this region, six teams will qualify directly for the World Cup.
