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Ancelotti Warns Brazil Can Compete with Anyone at World Cup
Alisson said Ancelotti has transformed Brazil’s camp and brought a work-focused environment as the five-time champions chase a record sixth title.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker hailed head coach Carlo Ancelotti yesterday, saying the Italian manager has "transformed" Brazil's team environment, making the camp more work-focused since his arrival.
Ancelotti, the first foreign manager to lead Brazil since 1965, took over last year when the five-time champions faced shaky World Cup qualification prospects after struggling in the qualifiers.
Alisson describes Ancelotti as a "true winner" who is "resilient" and "humble," qualities that help players manage the "weight of the jersey" and responsibility of tournament favorites.
Brazil opens Group C against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New York on Saturday, seeking a record-extending sixth World Cup title under Ancelotti's guidance.
Morocco, who reached the previous World Cup semi-finals, poses a significant threat in Group C alongside Haiti and Scotland, while injury concerns for Neymar may complicate Brazil's campaign.
After winning everything in the clubs, Carlo Ancelotti will begin his first technical adventure in a World Cup this Saturday. The famous Italian coach hopes to guide Brazil towards the elusive hexachampionate, which will have as its first stumbling block the decimated Morocco of Achraf Hakimi. Carletto, the only DT winner of five Champions and champion of the five major European leagues, assumed a year ago as commander of a number of fallen worl…