TOKYO :Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has urged his players to develop greater mental resilience after they suffered a shock 3-2 defeat by Japan in Tokyo on Tuesday, their first-ever loss to the Asian side.

The Italian emphasised the need to learn from the errors that led to the hosts' stunning second-half comeback as he prepares his squad for next year's World Cup in North America.

Ancelotti, who took charge in May following Brazil's inconsistent World Cup qualifying campaign, has focused on building a team that is both adaptable and mentally robust.

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