New Jersey, June 14 (IANS) Head coach Carlo Ancelotti refused to criticise his players after Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in their World Cup Group C opener on Saturday, saying, “You can’t expect the team to be perfect from the get-go.” The five-time world champion looked out of sorts in the first half hour in New Jersey as Morocco took the lead through an Ismael Saibari strike.Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior equalised in the 32nd minute, and Brazil had several chances to score …
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New Jersey, June 10 (IANS) Brazil center-back Roger Ibanez he will be ready to play at right-back during the FIFA World Cup if called upon by manager Carlo Ancelotti.Doubt surrounds who will fill the role after Roma’s Wesley Franca was ruled out of the tournament on Sunday due to an adductor injury.Veteran defender Danilo is favoured to start at right back in Brazil’s World Cup opener against Morocco on Saturday, though Ibanez is also an option after being deployed in the role by Ancelotti again…
Rio de Janeiro, May 19 (IANS) Neymar was named in Brazil’s squad on Monday for next month’s FIFA World Cup, ending an absence of more than two and a half years from the national team.The Santos star was one of the last names read out by manager Carlo Ancelotti, ending a selection debate that has dominated Brazil’s media in recent weeks, reported Xinhua.”We chose Neymar not because we think he will be a good backup, but because he can add to the team with his qualities,” Ancelotti told a news con…