Carlo Ancelotti urges Italy to return to 'defensive mentality' as Brazil coach dissects World Cup failure
Goal | 17.04.2026 16:58
Many players, coaches and pundits have weighed in on the deficiencies plaguing the national team and Serie A, with Ancelotti the latest to raise concerns about the direction of Italian football. The Brazil boss insists the nation has moved away from the defensive principles that once underpinned its greatest successes as the country’s traditional strengths are fading amid modern tactical trends.
