"Though a 3-2 defeat to Japan in October raised some concerns, Brazil were impressive in beating Senegal in London on Saturday, sweeping aside a dangerous opponents thanks to goals from Estevao and Casemiro. The only blemish on the performance was a thigh injury for Gabriel that will keep the Arsenal defender out of the game with Tunisia. Brazil will hope to retain defensive solidity in his absence, with midfielder Bruno Guimaraes praising Ancelotti for improving the Selecao's rearguard."
""Since Ancelotti arrived, he fixed for me what was the main issue," Guimaraes told ESPN Brasil. "We were conceding too many goals. The Brazil national team cannot concede so many goals like we were suffering. He organised everything. I think we now have much more confidence to play with him. He gave confidence to everyone. "Brazil, every time you ask anyone, arrives as a favourite [for a World Cup]. The country with the most World Cups will always be one of the favourites."
Carlo Ancelotti took charge of Brazil in May and guided the team to the 2026 World Cup finals, with only one competitive defeat in the final qualifier in Bolivia after qualification was secured. Brazil suffered a 3-2 loss to Japan in October but responded by beating Senegal in London with goals from Estevao and Casemiro. Arsenal defender Gabriel sustained a thigh injury and will miss the friendly with Tunisia. Bruno Guimaraes credited Ancelotti with fixing defensive problems and boosting team confidence. Tunisia qualified unbeaten for the World Cup, scoring 22 goals and conceding none, though eight players face visa issues ahead of the match.
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