Ancelotti recreates his worst start with the Brazil national team

Carlo Ancelotti recently reached an unfortunate milestone following the 2-3 defeat against Japan on the evening of October 14.

With 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses since taking charge of the Brazil team (a 55.6% win rate), the Italian coach has repeated the worst start of his career in this century, matching his early days at Everton (England).

According to statistics from Sofascore, this performance is on par with his beginning at Everton when Ancelotti joined the English club in 2019. This has raised significant doubts among Brazilian fans: Is Ancelotti truly suited for South American football?

Ancelotti debuted with Brazil in a goalless draw against Ecuador. Afterwards, he led Selecao to victories over Paraguay and Chile, sparking some hope for a new era. However, the loss to Bolivia under harsh altitude conditions signaled persistent issues.

It seemed that the 5-0 win over South Korea in a World Cup warm-up friendly would restore the 65-year-old coach’s reputation, but the heavy 0-3 defeat to Japan immediately dashed all optimism. Moreover, this was the first time in Brazil’s history that they lost to Japan, a team they had previously beaten 11 times and drawn twice in 13 encounters.

While managing Bayern Munich, he won all 6 opening matches with a perfect 100% success rate. Previously, at Chelsea, PSG, and during his first and second spells at Real Madrid (2013/14 and 2021/22 seasons), he had similar strong starts: 5 wins and 1 draw in 6 matches, an 88.9% success rate. Less impressive periods occurred at AC Milan (4 wins, 2 draws – 77.8%) and Napoli (4 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss – 72.2%). His least effective phases were at Everton and the Brazil national team, where his success rate stood at only 55.6% with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats.

Although the Brazilian Football Confederation has yet to make any announcements regarding Ancelotti’s future, the pressure is undoubtedly mounting. Brazilian fans demand an explosive style of play, while Ancelotti is known for his calm demeanor and focus on control. If results do not improve in upcoming matches, an early departure for Selecao’s coach is entirely possible despite him having been in charge for less than a year.

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