Vinícius after starring against Haiti: I have to listen to Ancelotti more

Vinícius Júnior, the standout player in Brazil's 3-0 World Cup win over Haiti, admitted he needs to pay closer attention to coach Carlo Ancelotti's instructions. The Real Madrid forward played in a more central position, a role he doesn't often occupy, but it proved highly effective, leading to goals and assists.

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The boss asked me to play inside, between two defenders. I don't play there much, but whenever the boss asks me to play there, I score goals. I have to listen to him more.

"The boss asked me to play inside, between two defenders. I don't play there much, but whenever the boss asks me to play there, I score goals. I have to listen to him more," Vinícius said with a laugh in the mixed zone at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. He believes Ancelotti, who he jokingly suggested understands a lot about football, will be pleased with his performance.

The victory against Haiti provides Brazil with crucial confidence as they progress in the competition. "The first game was totally different due to debut pressure (against Morocco), but everyone was lighter, the pitch also helped our football, and we hope to continue like this and improve, which is the most important thing," Vinícius stated. He emphasized that he is currently at his peak physically, technically, and mentally, fulfilling a lifelong dream of performing at the highest level.

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The first game was totally different due to debut pressure (against Morocco), but everyone was lighter, the pitch also helped our football, and we hope to continue like this and improve, which is the most important thing.

Vinícius also conveyed his concern for teammate Raphinha, who left the match with a thigh injury just before halftime. "I am very sad for him because suffering an injury is always very complicated," he said. "Especially Raphinha, who is a very important player for us and has already suffered a lot this season with injuries. We hope it's nothing serious and he can continue with us until the end of the World Cup."

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I am very sad for him because suffering an injury is always very complicated. Especially Raphinha, who is a very important player for us and has already suffered a lot this season with injuries. We hope it's nothing serious and he can continue with us until the end of the World Cup.