Ancelotti relishing first Maracana experience with Brazil - Soccer News

[ad_1] Carlo Ancelotti is relishing the chance to handle Brazil on the Maracana once they host Chile in a World Cup qualifier.

The Italian head coach has already taken cost of two matches in his new position, beginning with a goalless draw in opposition to Ecuador earlier than a 1-0 victory in opposition to Paraguay secured their spot on the 2026 World Cup.

Ancelotti has made some notable omissions from his squad this time round, with Neymar, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo all omitted for his or her upcoming closing qualifying video games in opposition to Chile and Bolivia.

Though they've already booked their place in subsequent summer season’s match, Brazil have struggled of their qualifying marketing campaign. They've misplaced 5 of their 16 matches and sit third, 10 factors behind Argentina within the desk.

Regardless of his prolonged profession in administration, this might be Ancelotti’s first match on the Maracana, and the 66-year-old is wanting ahead to the expertise.

“For me, it's a new expertise, very lovely, my first time at Maracana, within the temple of world soccer,” mentioned Ancelotti.

“A brand new expertise that I'll all the time have in my recollections. The sport… I hope for the utmost, that the workforce performs properly, takes confidence and that they've a great perspective and depth within the sport.”

Sem tempo ruim!

O treino de ontem foi na chuva, mas nada tira o foco da nossa Seleção.

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— brasil (@CBF_Futebol) September 2, 2025

One participant who might be trying to impress Ancelotti is Zenit striker Luiz Henrique.

The 24-year-old obtained his first call-up since November 2024, having scored twice and assisted as soon as in six qualifying matches this marketing campaign.

The previous Botafogo and Fluminense ahead admitted the prospect of enjoying beneath Ancelotti is daunting, however it's one he hopes to take advantage of.

“I'm very blissful to return to the Brazilian Nationwide Group. It's a satisfaction as soon as once more to defend my nation,” mentioned Luiz Henrique.

“Once I was right here, thank God, I did very properly. I had quite a lot of good performances, so I believe I left an excellent impression on the Brazilian Nationwide Group and the followers.

“This return for me is quite a lot of work and quite a lot of humility. I hope that in these two video games I will help Brazil once more.

“Once I heard my identify within the call-up, I used to be very anxious to be known as up by a coach who has already received many issues in world soccer.

“I used to be somewhat anxious, in fact, however after I arrived right here, I noticed that he's a superb man, an important pal, companion and who helps the gamers lots. I need to do my greatest to assist the Brazilian Nationwide Group and Ancelotti.”