Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti insists the five-time world champions won't use an "anti-Haaland" blueprint in their blockbuster World Cup Last-16 clash with Norway. Photo: AFP
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti insists there will be "no anti-Haaland plan" when the five-time world champions take on Norway in the World Cup Round of 16, despite the prolific striker emerging as one of the tournament's standout performers.
Haaland has scored five goals to help fire Norway into the knockout stages, prompting suggestions Brazil could devise special measures to contain the Manchester City forward. But Ancelotti dismissed that notion on the eve of the clash, insisting the Selecao would trust their collective defensive structure rather than focus on one player.
"I don't think there is such a thing as an 'anti-Haaland' plan," Ancelotti said at a press conference.
"Everyone knows how he works. I have nothing to explain to my defenders because they have obviously played against him several times. We have to be well prepared for the match because Norway are a very dangerous attacking team."
