Militao: Ancelotti made timely World Cup adjustments, masterful with 4-3-3

According to AS, Brazil's form improved progressively through the group stage after Ancelotti made timely tactical adjustments to correct the mistakes and weaknesses exposed in the team's opening match against Morocco. Following changes to the lineup and tactical approach, the Seleção rediscovered its attacking style. Militao praised Ancelotti's work.

With Brazil facing Japan in the Round of 16, an injured Militao reflected on the five-time World Cup champions' early struggles and identified the root cause of the opening defeat: "Ancelotti experimented with various tactical combinations after arriving. Initially, he paired only Casemiro and Guimarães in midfield, which left a huge gap in the middle of the park. We lost all control against Morocco; we were under pressure the entire match."

"Now he's refined the 4-3-3 formation to a very mature level—it's also his preferred system. He's tactically astute and genuinely listens to the players' input; we exchange ideas constantly, which is vital."

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