Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed happiness and confidence following his team's 3-1 victory over Croatia in a friendly. "I am happy, motivated, confident, and calm," Ancelotti said. He noted the team played solidly with intensity.
The Italian coach specifically praised the newcomers who seized their opportunity, including Endrick, Igor Thiago, and Léo Pereira. He made eight substitutions during the match to manage fresh legs and maintain intensity.