After a dominant 5-0 win over South Korea, Brazil suffered a major setback, losing 3-2 to Japan despite leading 2-0.
Goals from Paulo Henrique and Martinelli weren’t enough, as the Seleção crumbled following a costly error from Fabrício Bruno, earning just his fourth cap.
Carlo Ancelotti refused to single out the defender, instead criticising the team’s collapse as a whole. “Tonight is a lesson. The team played very well in the first half but was very poor in the second,” he said.
Brazil – Ancelotti Blames Mental Fragility After Defeat
For the Italian coach, the real issue was not tactical, but psychological. “Until Fabrício’s mistake, everything was under control. After that, the team lost its mindset. That was the biggest error,” he insisted.
Between dominance and lack of character, Ancelotti’s Brazil continues to show two faces — a worrying sign with major challenges ahead.
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