Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in Houston and advance to the quarterfinals. Kaishu Sano opened the scoring in the first half, Casemiro equalized, and Martinelli scored the winner in stoppage time; Ancelotti's halftime substitutions proved the turning point.
Brazil face Scotland in their final group-stage match, with Neymar's recovery progressing well and a return looking likely; Raphinha was forced off against Haiti, and a fourth hamstring issue in a year adds fresh uncertainty up front.
Former AC Milan defender Roque Júnior says outright that five-time world champions Brazil are not the top favorites, with only Neymar possessing game-changing creativity in the squad.
Preview of Brazil's friendly against Egypt in Rio, with both sides arriving on the back of consecutive draws as Ancelotti's 4-2-3-1 meets Hassan's 3-4-1-2.
Casemiro says Brazil are slightly behind the favorites but in good form, having arrived in the United States to prepare for the June World Cup in North America.
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.
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