Carlo Ancelotti earned his first comeback victory as Brazil coach when Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time strike sealed a 2-1 World Cup Round of 32 win over Japan, though Lucas Paquetá's half-time injury clouds the Round of 16 horizon.
Brazil's No. 10 completed ball work in his recovery but did not take part in tactical team training. With little time before the opening match against Haiti, there is still no clear timetable for his return.
David Ancelotti, 36, has signed a two-year contract with Lille to take charge of the first team — his second standalone managerial role after Botafogo.
Eredivisie champions PSV left-back Mauro Júnior is attracting interest from Porto, Leeds United and several other clubs, with the Dutch side looking to extend his contract and remove his release clause.
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