3 challenges facing Ancelotti with Brazil

Italian Carlo Ancelotti, the current coach of Real Madrid, is preparing for a new experience in his coaching career after the end of the current 2024-25 season, as he will lead the Brazilian national team until the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States. Despite Ancelotti's extensive coaching experience, his mission with the "Seleção" will not be easy, given the number of technical and moral challenges that await him, which he will have to address from the first day in the position. According to the Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo", Ancelotti is aware of the magnitude of the responsibility placed on his shoulders, especially as Brazil, the five-time World Cup winner, seeks to return to the podium. To achieve this, the Italian coach will have to address a number of issues currently hindering the team's development.
1. Alarming defensive fragility.
One of the most prominent challenges facing Ancelotti is the weakness of the team's back line, as Brazil has conceded 31 goals in 25 matches since the end of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Improving defensive organization and developing the defenders' performance will be priorities for the new coaching staff.
2. Over-reliance on Neymar
Despite the great technical value of Neymar, the current Santos player, recurring injuries have affected his stability and participation with the national team. The Spanish newspaper stressed the need not to over-rely on him, and to work on finding more stable alternative offensive solutions.
3. Lack of balance in defensive midfield
The national team also suffers from a clear lack of options in defensive midfield. Ancelotti will work to strengthen this position and has set his sights on Newcastle United duo, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton, to compensate for this deficiency.