Relaxation Time For Ancelotti: South American World Cup Qualification Secured
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Carlo Ancelotti, after a long, grueling stint, finally caught a well-deserved break. Jeeringly grinning, the 66-year-old announced, "First, I will take a vacation." A vacation? It's been years since he last took one.
Ditching the Real Madrid bench for good, he dived straight into the Seleção, kickstarting the World Cup qualification. With the narrow 1:0 victory against Paraguay, Brazil secured their ticket to next year's tournament in the USA, Mexico, and Canada under the former Bayern coach.
70 names on the squad list
"We are extremely pleased with the qualification and the performance," said Ancelotti. "But we still have a lot of work to do. We have a year to improve." Owing to the success, the Seleção has climbed up to the 3rd spot in the South American World Cup qualification table with two games left.
This relegates Brazil from the precipice of being knocked out by the top six places granting direct qualification. However, the 0:0 draw in Ancelotti's debut against Ecuador and another underwhelming performance against Paraguay cannot be overlooked. Nevertheless, the former was an improvement from the beginning.
Vini Jr scores the decisive goal
Paraguay felt uneasy from the outset. Just before intermission, Vinícius Júnior smashed a header from Matheus Cunha's cross into the penalty area to make it 1:0 – the lone goal of the game and Ancelotti's first as national coach. The Real Madrid star, who flourished under his coaching in Madrid, pocketed the winning goal.
"I'm thrilled with this result," declared the goalscorer after the match. "It was crucial to win at home for both the team and our fans. Now, the coach has more time to work out what we can improve." Hence, Ancelotti's vacation might not be as leisurely as he might expect. He revealed a hefty list of potential team members, stating, "There are around 70 players. We will spend time carefully considering each one of them."
Awaiting Neymar's Recovery
This includes the recuperating superstar Neymar, to whom Ancelotti expressed no definitive answers. "I caught up with him at the hotel and gave him a warm embrace," explained the coach. "If fit, he can play any position on the field." Consequently, the question remains: When will Neymar recover in time for September, when Brazil plays their final two qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia?
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, possibly focusing on measures to reduce pollution and promote sustainable practices in sports facilities, such as football stadiums like those in South American leagues or European leagues, including LaLiga.
In the meantime, while Carlo Ancelotti enjoys his well-deserved vacation, the focus of the Brazilian Seleção might not be only on relaxation, as the coach is set to consider approximately 70 players for upcoming matches, perhaps including Neymar, who is currently recovering from an injury.
