Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Norway, which ended the Seleção's participation in the World Cup, increased the pressure on Carlo Ancelotti. The coach began to be criticized for the changes made during the game and for the strategy adopted against the European team.
German newspaper finds Ancelotti's notes after Brazil's elimination
Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Norway, which ended the Seleção's participation in the World Cup, increased the pressure on Carlo Ancelotti. The coach began to be criticized for the changes made during the game and for the...
With less possession of the ball, Brazil relied mainly on quick transitions and counterattacks, but was unable to contain the Norwegian attack. After the match, the German newspaper Bild had access to the Brazilian dressing room and found notes from the coaching staff about the opponent.
The papers, left in the cabins used by the players, brought together guidelines for different situations in the confrontation. Part of the material dealt with the Seleção's defensive positioning in corners taken by Norway.
[Caption]© Reproduction - Jornal Bild
Rayan had been selected to accompany Erling Haaland in set pieces. The mission, however, did not stop the striker from scoring the two goals that guaranteed Norwegian qualification. Gabriel Martinelli, in turn, was responsible for marking Alexander Sorloth.
The technical committee had also prepared a survey for a possible penalty shootout. The notes indicated the sides preferred by Norwegian penalty takers and included observations about goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.
In one of the records, the goalkeeper was described as a player who tended to fall before shooting and would have more difficulty reaching shots from mid-height.
The analysis did not produce the expected result. Right at the start of the match, Nyland saved a charge from Bruno Guimarães and prevented Brazil from opening the scoring.
The exhibition of the material revealed part of the planning prepared by Ancelotti for the decisive duel. Despite studying the opponent's movements, the Seleção was unable to execute the strategy and ended up eliminated from the competition.
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Source: Noticias ao Minuto - Ultima Hora
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