Ancelotti saw a nervous Brazil in World Cup opener

Brazil's national team displayed nervousness in their opening World Cup match, coach Carlo Ancelotti observed, contributing to a challenging 1-1 draw against Morocco. The five-time champions fell behind after 20 minutes, struggling to establish rhythm and control the game.

"I think the team was a bit nervous in the beginning," Ancelotti stated, as reported by Reuters. "The nerves were all over. We didn't have much possession. The second half was much better, but it was still difficult." Vinicius Junior scored Brazil's only goal, providing a rare highlight in a performance that left much to be desired.

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I think the team was a bit nervous in the beginning. The nerves were all over. We didn't have much possession. The second half was much better, but it was still difficult.

Ancelotti made tactical adjustments at halftime, bringing on Danilo and Fabinho. While the team showed improvement in the second half, Vinicius Junior acknowledged the need for significant enhancement. "We need to keep the ball more. We need to move better," the Real Madrid star said. "But there is not much to say right now. We really need to improve."

Despite the shaky start, Brazil can take some solace in having navigated their toughest group stage opponent. Morocco, a semifinalist in the 2022 World Cup, is ranked seventh globally, just one spot behind Brazil. The team now faces Haiti and Scotland, considered more manageable opponents, in their quest to advance.

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We need to keep the ball more. We need to move better. But there is not much to say right now. We really need to improve.