On the evening of September 29, 2024 (CEST), Brazil's national football team defeated Australia 4-2 in a friendly match in Brisbane. After the match, head coach Carlo Ancelotti attended a press conference to discuss the team's tactical approach, the decision to have Vinícius Júnior take a penalty, and the development of young players.

It was a very exciting match. Both teams played with great intensity. What were your thoughts on the game, and how did the players respond to the criticism from the previous few days?

I thought it was an exciting and open game. Australia wanted to attack, and we wanted to attack as well. It was a good match for us. We started well, but fell behind early. However, the team responded very well. We became more efficient in attack and created good opportunities.

The match was intense until the final whistle. We worked very hard because Australia pressed us with great intensity. There were moments when we struggled, but ultimately we showed good attacking ability.

Coach, could you analyze this match in Portuguese?

Of course. It was a good match. We faced some difficulties, but we showed quality. The young players had good opportunities to demonstrate their abilities. This wasn't an easy match. We started well, then momentum dropped, but the team responded well. Our third goal came from very good team play, and we were very pleased with it.

Playing against the same opponent in consecutive matches is unusual in international football, though it happens more frequently in club football. You mentioned you prefer not to focus too much on results. Today's result was certainly better—the team won 4-0. But considering the tactical approach used in both matches, do you see development in the team? Do you think the three-midfielder system worked better today?

I don't think it's time to decide which tactical system to use. Overall, we have talented players who can improve tactically from the first match to this one. We can also adjust our approach during matches.

Of course, we don't have many young midfield options at the moment. So we'll continue to monitor Breno Bidon and Gabriel Bontempo, who played today, and see if other young players can demonstrate their abilities in midfield. But our direction is clear. We'll continue to try both approaches: having four attackers and using a three-midfielder system.

I'd like to hear your thoughts on Vinícius Júnior. His performance in the first half seemed relatively quiet. Why did you decide to keep him on for the second half? His new season at Real Madrid hasn't started well, and you know him well. Did keeping him on the pitch help restore his confidence?

I don't know what to say about Vinícius Júnior. I know him very well. For me, he's a very important player for the Brazilian national team. He was also a very important player during my time at Real Madrid and will continue to be so in the future.

He may not be in his best form right now, but the season has just started. Vinícius Júnior always makes a difference, even when he's not at his highest level. That was the case today. Our third goal started with him, and he contributed to it. I'll be very patient with him because he deserves that patience.

Today, Vinícius Júnior and Bruno Guimarães debated who would take the penalty, which inevitably recalls the incident from the Norway match. From what we saw, the bench instructed Vinícius Júnior to take it. Why was the decision different today compared to that match? What did you consider in making this decision?

Bruno Guimarães had already scored a goal. Someone took the first penalty, and Bruno Guimarães was supposed to take the second one. But he'd already scored, and Vinícius Júnior wanted to take it. He's a good penalty taker and converted it.

Congratulations on the victory. Yesterday, when you met with Tony Poppy, you said results aren't the most important thing—it's the team's development and player development. Today you got both the result and the win. What can we expect in the next match against India, which is a relatively weaker opponent? The team will travel to India to satisfy the love and enthusiasm of local fans for the Brazilian national team.

The best response is to represent the Brazilian national team well, try to play exciting football, and continue developing these young players with a clear tactical plan. I've told them clearly that this is not a test. We're not here to see if they can do it. They're all excellent players and should seize this opportunity. We'll continue to monitor their development. Let me emphasize that I'm very confident in these young players. Other young players will also have opportunities in the next call-up.

Congratulations on the victory. Winning is always good, whether it's a friendly or an official match. What do you typically tell players after a win?

I congratulate them and thank them.

Anything else?

Congratulations, congratulations. After a victory, it's clear that a coach can work more comfortably. For a coach, winning is important because if you lose, people will say you're stupid. If you win, they'll say you're brilliant. I don't take those assessments too seriously. I remain calm. I can see the team improving, and that's the path we need to follow.

Congratulations on today's excellent victory, Brazil's first win under the new era. In Brazil, people often discuss forwards and midfielders, but sometimes forget about goalkeepers. In the first match, you started Hugo Souza, and today you gave Otávio Costa a chance. Although he conceded a goal in the first half, he seemed unaffected by the pressure. Given his age, I thought he played quite well and calmly. Can you comment on Otávio's performance today? Do you plan to give Pedro Morisco an opportunity in the next match against India so all three goalkeepers can play?

Morisco will play in the next match. Today was Otávio's opportunity, and I thought he played calmly. The first goal conceded might have been a mistake, or perhaps there was a foul—I'm not sure. But I like him. He's a goalkeeper who demonstrates calmness and composure.

You've been in Australia for several days now, and this is your first time here. Can you tell us what this week has been like? Do you like it here? Will you come back in the future? Let's start with the weather.

The weather is nice, and the country is very beautiful. This time I haven't had much opportunity to sightsee, but I think in the future I'll come back as a tourist. Then I'll have the chance to know this place better.

How does the Australian team in this international competition differ from the Australian team you saw at the World Cup?

I think they played differently today. To be honest, they pressed very well, with great intensity and excellent organization. This surprised us a bit. Compared to the first match, today they pressed more in the attacking third, and we had more difficulty building play from the back.

In my opinion, they're a good team. However, I must say that in modern football, there are no easy opponents. Every team has quality. They may not have the individual talent that we have, but they have strong bodies, good organization, and compete very well.

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