Ancelotti explains Brazil's World Cup exit after Norway match

Carlo Ancelotti addressed Brazil’s World Cup elimination in a recent interview with ESPN, discussing critical moments from the round-of-16 match against Norway. He pinpointed the hydration break during the game as a key turning point, stating that Brazil was in control before the break. Ancelotti defended Neymar's introduction, emphasizing he performed well in training and was ready to contribute. However, he acknowledged that altering the team structure at that time may have been a mistake, leading to a goal from Norway's Erling Haaland late in the match. Ancelotti reiterated that the substitutions made just prior did not directly cause the defeat.

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