Rome, 6 June (LaPresse) – "My first match in charge of a national team made me feel something special. I've been on the bench for more than 1,800 matches and this one was special. I think I can take stock of this first period: I've been happy with the welcome I've received. I am happy to be working with the CBF and, for me, being here is a gift.‘ These were the words of Carlo Ancelotti, coach of Brazil, after his debut on the bench of the Selecao, which drew 0-0 against Ecuador in the World Cup qualifier. ’It was an excellent game defensively, I saw the team play better with the ball, with a slightly more fluid game. It was a good draw and we came away satisfied, confident for the next game,‘ said the coach, who also highlighted the good prospects for improvement in attack, thanks, for example, to the return of Raphinha, who was suspended for the match against Ecuador. ’We have players of excellent quality. There isn't much time to work, but there is room for improvement in attack. Today we were missing an important player like Raphinha,‘ he added. Ancelotti is already looking ahead to next Tuesday's match against Paraguay at the Neo Química Arena in São Paulo: ’It will be a different game, I think we will be able to control it better. We need to play with more rhythm, mobility and intensity. And at home we will be able to do that."
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