Carlo Ancelotti claims stopping Norwegian star is no mystery for Brazilian side

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/haaland-erling/UmV9iQmE/"]Haaland[/a] is in the running for the Golden Boot after scoring five goals in three appearances at the tournament and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/brazil-I9l9aqLq/norway-8rP6JO0H/?mid=tpOhKWcC"]now faces a familiar opponent[/a] in [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/brazil/I9l9aqLq/"]Brazil[/a]'s [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/gabriel/tEcnVXMS/"]Gabriel Magalhaes[/a].[/p][p]The [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/manchester-city/Wtn9Stg0/"]Manchester City[/a] striker and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/arsenal/hA1Zm19f/"]Arsenal[/a] centre-back will resume their Premier League rivalry in New Jersey, with a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on the line.[/p][p]Brazil's other central defender and captain, [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/marquinhos/UFfev8HP/"]Marquinhos[/a], has squared off against Haaland in the Champions League.[/p][p]"[b]Everyone knows how he works. I have nothing to explain to my defenders how to play against him. They've obviously played against him several times,[/b]" said [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/ancelotti-carlo/nZQG5IgJ/"]Ancelotti[/a].[/p][p]"[b]I don't think that there's such a thing as an anti-Haaland plan. I don't need to tell my players how to defend[/b]."[/p][p]Brazil midfielder [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/bruno-guimaraes/xtyKanzU/"]Bruno Guimaraes[/a] is also well acquainted with Haaland, having faced the [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/norway/8rP6JO0H/"]Norway[/a] star while playing for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/newcastle-utd/p6ahwuwJ/"]Newcastle[/a].[/p][p]He will have a key role to play in disrupting the supply lines to the prolific forward.[/p][p]That task may become even more important with [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/lucas-paqueta/SruRBYZP/"]Lucas Paqueta[/a] ruled out through injury, forcing Brazil to reshuffle their midfield.[/p][p]"[b]We have to avoid the ball getting to his feet[/b]," said Guimaraes. "[b]We do have to attack, but we've got to make sure that somebody stays on him, because with one ball, he can decide the match.[/b]"[/p][embed guid="8d526495-3d14-4d91-a6c5-fa2cbae8afc6" url="https://x.com/Footballtweet/status/2073489773545537902?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][p]An extreme heat warning is in effect across the region and, while temperatures are forecast to ease on Sunday, the conditions are still expected to play a significant role in the match.[/p][p]In nearby New York City, the heat index - the apparent temperature when humidity is factored in - stood at 105F (41C) in mid-afternoon on Friday, although it was slightly cooler as the teams trained on Saturday.[/p][p]"[b]I don't think anybody is used to that temperature,[/b]" said Guimaraes.[/p][p]"[b]This is going to be a very physical match. It's really important for you to have your squad on point, even the guys that come from the bench to be fresh[/b]."[/p][h2]Raphinha set for cameo role?[/h2][p]Ancelotti felt Brazil's comeback win over [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/japan/ULXPdOUj/"]Japan[/a] in the last 32 had given his players greater belief heading into Sunday's clash with Norway.[/p][p]"[b]We have to play at our best level, but I think we are at a time when we can play at our best level because we're confident,[/b]" said the Italian.[/p][p]"[b]We've come out of a challenging last match against Japan, and we're prepared for anything that can happen, just as we were for our last match[/b]."[/p][p]He revealed that Raphinha could be included in the squad, having missed the past two games with a thigh injury.[/p][p]"[b]Raphinha is making great progress. He's not at 100 percent, but he might be on the bench to play a few minutes.[/b][/p][p]"[b]He's recovering really well and fast, we're really happy. Raphinha is a very important player for our team.[/b]"[/p][p]Ancelotti also left the door open to [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/vinicius-junior/CbwQ4Mws/"]Vinicius Junior[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/neymar/jNOPwl3h/"]Neymar[/a] featuring together against Norway.[/p][p]Vinicius Junior has led Brazil's attack with four goals at the World Cup, while all-time record scorer Neymar has made just one brief substitute appearance following a calf injury.[/p][p]"[b]Yes, Neymar and Vinicius could play together at some point, and I think they will,[/b]" said Ancelotti.[/p]