'Brazil's problem is not an individual problem': Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti defends misfiring Vinicius
'Brazil's problem is not an individual problem': Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti defends misfiring Vinicius
Real Madrid boss Carlos Ancelotti has defended under fire Vinicius Jr after the winger failed to inspire Brazil to win in their World Cup qualifiers during the international break. Brazil have won only one of their last four international matches with much of the criticism falling in the favour of Real Madrid star Vinicius. However, Ancelotti has defended his player ahead of the weekend’s fixture in La Liga against Real Sociedad.
Ancelotti backs Vinicius
“No one should forget that Vinicius helped us win two Champions Leagues. Brazil's problem is not an individual problem, it's more a general problem, a team problem. It's not that Brazil play bad because Vinicius doesn't show his usual Real Madrid level!,” Ancelotti said in the build-up to the weekend’s clash.
Brazil were beaten 1-0 by Paraguay in the latest 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier meaning they lie fifth in the standings with 10 points in eight matches. While there is still a long way to go in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers with Brazil hoping to seal their traditional automatic qualification spot, concerns have been raised about the lack of killer instinct in the squad with Vinicius being the focal point.
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However, according to the Real manager the Brazilian has already offered on the grand stage helping deliver two Champions League titles, scoring in both the 2022 and 2024 finals.
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For now, Vinicius and Co will move their attention to club football after the international break with Real squaring off against Real Sociedad on Saturday evening. With Barcelona winning all four matches in La Liga, Los Blancos will look to maintain momentum in the league having already drawn twice and dropped four points in the season. They are four points behind leaders Barcelona in the standings and will also take guard in the revamped Champions League. Real will host German giants Stuttgart on Tuesday in their first Champions League contest of the season.
