Ancelotti Pleased: "We're Finally Playing as a Team"

Brazil's national team coach, Carlo Ancelotti, expressed satisfaction with his squad's performance following their 3-0 victory over Scotland.

"We are finally playing as a team. Not everything is perfect, but we've improved significantly and quickly, which is crucial before the knockout stages begin. We played a solid match, made fewer mistakes than in previous games, and were more efficient in attack. Neymar deserved to play; he prepared exceptionally well and seriously, managing to get some minutes with the team, even if it was just for a short period," the Italian tactician stated during his press conference.

Ancelotti commended Vinicius Junior for his two goals in the match, as well as 19-year-old Ryan, whom he described as "very mature" for his age. "Our team possesses immense willpower, quality, and character," he affirmed. "Our goal isn't just to play well, but to win," the coach articulated regarding his strategy.

When asked about his preferred next opponent, Ancelotti noted that the Netherlands team is more experienced than Japan, but the Asian side had achieved excellent results leading up to the World Cup, and Sweden holds significant potential.