Alisson: Carlo Ancelotti Has 'Transformed' Brazil After 'Very Difficult Period'

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has hailed the impact of Carlo Ancelotti, claiming the Italian manager has completely revitalised the Brazil national team.

Ahead of their World Cup opener, the shot-stopper admitted the squad had endured a testing time before the former Real Madrid boss took the reins.

Ancelotti is set to make history this Saturday as the first foreign manager to lead Brazil into a World Cup, and the internal reception to his appointment has been overwhelmingly positive. Having taken charge of the Seleção in May 2025, Brazil marks Ancelotti's first international experience as a full-time coach. Speaking from the team’s training base in Basking Ridge, Alisson highlighted the psychological shift since the Italian's arrival.

"It is undeniable that the last period was very difficult for us players. We felt firsthand the difficulties we had, due to several factors. Since Ancelotti's arrival, the environment has been transformed. He carries a strong presence and gives us the tranquility of an environment focused on work, without controversy," the Liverpool goalkeeper told reporters.

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The veteran coach took over a year ago during a period where Brazil’s qualification for the 2026 tournament looked uncharacteristically shaky. Alisson, who is preparing for his third consecutive World Cup as the undisputed number one with Brazil drawn in Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland, believes Ancelotti’s unique blend of humility and elite tactical knowledge has been the catalyst for their recent recovery.

"He is resilient, humble, and has intelligence in choosing the right words at the right time. He is a great manager. He has a clear idea of football, which facilitates our style of play. These