Milan, 11 June (LaPresse) – ‘There's no problem playing with three or four strikers. We need 10 players who run and sacrifice themselves.’ These were the words of Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti after the victory against Paraguay that secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup. According to Ancelotti, his team was ‘balanced’ despite the presence of four strikers. He also said that Cunha's role as playmaker is what he imagines Neymar will do if the veteran fully recovers his fitness. ‘Rodrygo has done it many times, I know him well. And Neymar will do it too,’ explained Ancelotti. Match winner Vinicius Jr, whom Ancelotti knows well, was satisfied. ‘We had to win here for our people. Now we have more time to work and see what we can improve,’ Vinicius said after the match. The Real striker will not play in Brazil's next qualifying match against Chile due to suspension. ‘We have to celebrate. After September, it will be all about thinking about the World Cup,’ Vinicius concluded.
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