Ancelotti defends Brazil’s loss, cites new cycle

After Brazil’s shock exit to Norway in the Copa América, coach Carlo Ancelotti appeared in the MetLife press room with a calm but introspective tone. He defended his plan to curb Erling Haaland, explained the decision to have Bruno Guimaraes take the penalty instead of Vinicius, and stressed that the loss does not alter his long‑term roadmap. grenadier.co.za

Ancelotti framed the defeat as the start of a new era, saying it is not the end but the beginning of a new cycle and hinted at rebuilding a Brazil squad that must rise after being knocked out in the last‑eight of the World Cup.