Vinicius Juniorelected the best player in the victory of Brazil 3-0 over Haiti in the 2026 World Cup, acknowledged this Friday that He has to “listen more” to coach Carlo Ancelottiwho ordered him to play inside and thus had one of his best games with the canarinha.
Vinicius goal (3-0) in Brazil 3-0 Haiti
“Today I played in a different position. The coach asked me to play inside, between two defenders. I don’t play there much, but whenever the coach asks me to and I have to play there, I score goals. I have to listen to him more. Surely when he gets to the locker room he will say that he understands a lot about football,” said Vini, laughing, in the mixed zone at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Today I played in a different position. The coach asked me to play inside, between two defenders
The 7th of Brazil said that The victory against the Haitians gives them “confidence to continue evolving within the competition” and “calm” ahead of the next game, on Wednesday, against Scotland in Miami, on the last day of Group C.
The first game was totally different due to the pressure of the debut
“The first game was totally different because of the pressure of the debut (against Morocco), but everyone was lighter today, The field also helped our football and we hope to continue like this and improve, which is the most important thing,” he said. The Real Madrid winger also insisted that He is in his best “physical, technical and mental” moment.
I always dreamed of being 100% in the best competition in the world
“I always dreamed of being 100% in the best competition in the world and Scoring goals and assisting is very important because it gives me confidence. for the next game. I hope to continue like this and play better games,” he promised.
Raphinha’s injury
Regarding Raphinha, who left injured just before half-time with discomfort in his posterior thigh, Vinícius said he felt “very sad” for the Barcelona winger because “suffering an injury is always very complicated.”
Raphinha is a very important player for us and he has already suffered a lot this season with injuries.
“And more so Raphinha, who is a very important player for us and who has already suffered a lot this season with injuries. “Let’s hope it’s nothing and he can continue with us until the end of the World Cup.”he indicated.
