SpainCarlo Ancelotti called Brazilian midfielder Casemiro ('Casemito') shortly after accepting the offer to coach Brazil's national team, reassuring him that he would return to the squad. Casemiro had been absent from the national team since October 2023 and was struggling at Manchester United, where his performance had been inconsistent. Ancelotti's confidence in Casemiro proved pivotal, leading to the player's resurgence, including scoring the decisive goal against Japan in the World Cup round of 16. Casemiro has since become a key figure in Brazil's team, helping to rebuild the squad after past disappointments and earning praise for his leadership and performances. President Lula acknowledged Ancelotti's decision to keep Casemiro on the field during the match.
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