Ancelotti promises Brazilians will see Vinicius' Real Madrid version

All eyes are on the Ecuador-Brazil qualifier. Brazil's new coach Ancelotti will be making his official debut with the Rio de Janeiro national team, and at the press conference prior to his appointment, he expressed his eagerness to begin his tenure.

“I think it's a very nice thing for my career to be here and to coach a national team for the first time, especially Brazil, which is not just any national team. It is the most historic. I am motivated to achieve the maximum. What I see gives me a lot of confidence, and the desire the players have to defend the 'Verdeamarela' jersey,” said the Italian.

The coach from Carrara will count on the return of Vinicius, who has recovered from an ankle problem. The coach promised to work to bring out the best version of the attacker, the one he usually shows in Madrid: “Vini is fine, he has recovered from the last ankle problem. Motivated as always. We expect the best from him and I think he will do it. He is a very important player. He hasn't been at his best in the national team, but I'm convinced he's going to do as he has done and is doing at Madrid. He is a fundamental player, there is no discussion on this because of his unbalancing characteristics. We have to work to bring out his best version here”.

On the other hand, 'Carletto' stated that his team not only has to go on the attack, but must also be solid in defence. “I think we have to compete and try to win, play a complete game. Not only do we have to play well in attack, but we also have to show solidarity, compete and fight. The Brazil jersey weighs a lot and they have to feel it because it has been worn by the best and the best of them all was Pele.”

“Ecuador is a solid team that works very well together, and we have to compete in that aspect. It means being smart in duels, working well and trying to press,” Ancelotti said of his players' commitment.

Finally, the Italian, who defended the call-ups of Casemiro and Richarlison, praised the talented Estevao. “He seems to me to be a humble, good kid, with desire and personality. With young players you have to be patient, he has to be patient to find his position. He has all the characteristics to be very important in the future of the national team”, he concluded.