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Brazil Coach Praises India, Warns of Pressure Before Yuba Bharati Clash
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News18•02-10-2026, 14:52
Brazil Coach Praises India, Warns of Pressure Before Yuba Bharati Clash
- •Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Indian football ahead of their match against India at Yuba Bharati.
- •Ancelotti, who previously questioned India's football culture, now commends their play.
- •He watched India's last match, identifying striker Williams as a potential threat.
- •The Brazil coach stated that no match is merely a friendly for them; every game is crucial.
- •Ancelotti emphasized building a new generation of players and playing with joy.
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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti praised India as a good, well-organized, and dynamic team in attack, specifically highlighting their dangerous striker Williams.
The historic international friendly match between India and Brazil is scheduled to take place on October 3 at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata.
Carlo Ancelotti stated that every match is vital at the beginning of a new player cycle following difficult times and failures since winning the 2002 World Cup, helping them build a new generation of players.
