Ancelotti's Winning Formula: Intensity and Pressure Drive Brazil's Success

Brazil's Ancelotti on Modern Football: 'Intensity is Key' Brazil's national football team coach, Carlo Ancelotti, recently spoke about his approach to modern football following their victory over Paraguay. In a press conference, Ancelotti highlighted the importance of intensity, stating, "O futebol moderno é intensidade." He emphasized that this intensity is needed both with and without the ball. He further explained that this approach puts pressure on the opposing team, preventing them from playing as they wish. Ancelotti also mentioned the importance of sacrifice, commitment, and attitude within the team, all of which, he said, were crucial to their success against Paraguay. This strategy, he explained, is a departure from previous approaches, as evidenced by their match against Ecuador, where a different approach was employed. While acknowledging the importance of adapting pressure tactics to suit the opposing team, Ancelotti ultimately stressed that "pressionar é muito importante", but emphasized the need for the team to run in order to maintain that pressure. Ancelotti's comments offer insight into his tactical strategy and the Brazilian team's determination to maintain a high level of play.