Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil debut sees side record just three total shots in underwhelming draw at Ecuador

Brazil is perhaps under new management with Carlo Ancelotti who takes over, but that does not mean that some of the same problems will not stay after a 0-0 draw with Ecuador. Ancelotti shook the team when Casemiro returned to the Brazil that started Xi, which was a huge blessing for the defense of the Selecao, but they could not finish their own chances.

From Ecuador it is difficult to score, but the attack of Brazil, especially with Vinicius Junior, is expected to overwhelm teams in the long term. But despite the changes, Casemiro was their most dangerous attacker and he came the post during the game. Brazil took only three shots and set two on goal, while Ecuador took seven and put three on goal. Pervis Estupinan mainly had good chances that almost ended in goals for Ecuador, but where things are more positive is that Brazil does not admit.

Most of the chances of Ecuador were only half the chances, which showed Ancelotti’s impact on the defense, despite the fact that he had limited training time with the team. If this will not hit Brazil’s big attacks in the past, then they have to defend better to ensure that they do not give up results where they are struggling. In the extensive World Cup in 2026, that can be enough to get from every group they have been drawn. Brazil had admitted in four consecutive games, including the 4-1 loss for Argentina in March.

This point also brings Brazil a step closer to the qualification for the World Cup before they return home to prevent Paraguay on Tuesday. For their home fans, that will be a competition where this team is really judged under Ancelotti. A draw with Ecuador is not a bad result, but not winning at home would be a disappointment, so it will be important to watch that game and create the much -needed momentum. This is a step in the right direction for the team of Ancelotti defensive, but in combination with the consistent attacking eruption, there will be proof that this team is ready for what the next is.