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Ancelotti Praises Blue Tigers' Organized Play Against Brazil
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Moneycontrol•04-10-2026, 13:10
Ancelotti Praises Blue Tigers' Organized Play Against Brazil
- •Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti lauded India's organized defense and counter-attack efforts despite a 0-4 loss in a historic friendly at Salt Lake Stadium.
- •Ancelotti noted that India gave his star-studded Brazilian side difficult moments, especially in the first 25 minutes of the game.
- •The match served as a test for Brazil's new generation of players, allowing Ancelotti to assess their quality and potential for the national team.
- •Despite the wide statistical disparity in possession and attempts, Ancelotti focused on the opportunity to evaluate young talent and improve defensive mechanisms.
- •Ancelotti expressed satisfaction with the three-game international window, which helped him gain a clearer picture of his squad for future call-ups, and thanked the Kolkata crowd.
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Carlo Ancelotti praised India's organised efforts in defence and counterattack, stating that the Blue Tigers gave his side difficult moments despite their 0-4 defeat.
Brazil dominated possession with 65.8 percent to India's 34.2 percent, registered 20 attempts compared to India's nine, and completed 156 successful passes in the final third against India's 29.
Carlo Ancelotti highlighted the strong performances of several young players, noting that Jair played very well, Breno showed his qualities, and Arthur Dias and the goalkeepers performed exceptionally.
