Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti believes there is no such thing as an “anti-Haaland plan” ahead of their clash against Norway in their World Cup Last 16 encounter.

The Brazilians made their way into this stage of the competition after they claimed a 2-1 win over Japan in the Round of 32.

Brazil will be hoping to keep their winning momentum on track when they take on Norway at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Ancelotti insists there is no specific blueprint for stopping Norway’s star striker Erling Haaland, backing his experienced defenders to handle the challenge.

“I don’t think that there’s such a thing as an anti-Haaland plan,” Ancelotti said.

“Everyone knows how he works. I don’t need to tell my players how to defend.

“They have obviously played against him several times. Norway are a challenging team. They have structure, are very well organised.

“We’ll have to be at our best, but I think we can be at our best because we’re confident and have overcome a challenging match against Japan.

“Our team is in top condition, but we need to continue improving.”

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“Everyone knows how he works. I don’t need to tell my players how to defend.

“They have obviously played against him several times. Norway are a challenging team. They have structure, are very well organised.

“We’ll have to be at our best, but I think we can be at our best because we’re confident and have overcome a challenging match against Japan.

“Our team is in top condition, but we need to continue improving.”