Carlo Ancelotti faces myriad problems as Brazil coach and only about a dozen games to deal with them before the World Cup if he wants to have a decent shot at the 2026 title.

Los Blancos headed into the matchup without six altogether high-profile players, namely Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy, David Alaba, Antonio Rüdiger, and Eduardo Camavinga.

Carlo Ancelotti, synonymous with historic achievements, was announced this Monday (12) by the president of the CBF, Ednaldo Rodrigues, as the new coach of the Brazilian national team.