Neymar has played only 14 minutes at this World Cup, understanding his role is no longer the star.
That status now belongs to Vinícius Júnior.
Psychological Barrier
Ancelotti draws on psychologist Marisa Santiago, the first to be part of Brazil's coaching staff at a World Cup.
He speaks to her daily to work on players' mental game.
Against Norway, Ancelotti faces the deepest wound: Brazil have not beaten a European side in a World Cup knockout match since 2002.
Defeats include France (2006), Netherlands (2010), Germany (2014), Belgium (2018), and Croatia (2022).
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If Brazil win, they may still not be top favourites, but they will be seen in a new light, with belief that they can finally end their long wait for the biggest prize.
