Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says the national team’s disappointing World Cup performance will be used to motivate improvement ahead of future competitions. Speaking after Brazil’s elimination, he frames the exit as the end of one phase and the beginning of a new cycle for the Selecao.

Across the reports, Ancelotti characterizes the tournament as “painful” and promises the team will “bounce back.” He specifically describes the disappointment as “fuel” for what comes next, emphasizing that the current setback should not derail preparations or expectations going forward.

Yahoo Sports adds detail about the manner of elimination, saying Brazil exit the World Cup in the last-16, with Norway responsible for knocking them out. Other outlets present the same core message from Ancelotti—that the Selecao will regroup and use the experience to rebuild—without significantly deviating from the overall interpretation of his remarks.