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Vinicius put out the fire…but the smoke was still rising
The start of the 2026 World Cup in Brazil was not just a temporary temptation that could have been easily overcome, but rather sounded a loud alarm bell in the camp of one of the most developed teams in the history of the game. The draw against Morocco didn’t just deprive the Seleção of two points, but rather exposed a host of technical and physical problems that have accumulated since Carlo Ancelotti took charge of the national team.
Brazil entered the tournament with high hopes from their fans to recapture glory that had been lost for more than two decades, but left their first game with more questions than answers. True, Vinicius Junior’s magical touch saved the team from defeat in what would have been a shocking shock, but that one moment could not hide the agony the team endured over the course of ninety minutes.
The anxiety in the stands was palpable, and the picture on the field was even more worrying. A team that lacks rhythm, a midfield that is unable to impose its control, a defense that looks fragile at times and an attack that lacks efficiency and determination.
Therefore, Ancelotti now finds himself at a real crossroads, where there is no more room to rely on accolades or historic names, but he is required to make bold decisions that could change the face of the team for the rest of the tournament, according to the Ancelotti website.Jules“.
