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Will Vini Jr start in Brazil vs Croatia?

The Brazil National Team returns to the field this Tuesday (31) to face Croatia in a friendly ahead of the World Cup. After the 2-1 loss to France, Vinicius Júnior was criticized by part of the Brazilian fans. However, the Flamengo academy product still has Carlo Ancelotti’s unconditional support.

Therefore, Vini Jr is expected to remain in the starting lineup against Croatia. Against France, the Flamengo academy product wore Brazil’s number 10 shirt for the first time. So, the forward is Ancelotti’s pick to be Brazil’s main player at the World Cup. The information comes from journalist Cahê Mota.

What were Vini Jr’s numbers against France?

Starting in the friendly, Vinicius Júnior played the full 90 minutes in the match between Brazil and France. Thus, the Flamengo academy product had two shots, but did not hit the target. In addition, he lost possession 18 times, completed two dribbles in six attempts, and had nearly a 70% pass completion rate (22/28).

How did the match between Brazil and France go?

France took the lead through Mbappé in the first half and extended it with Ekitiké in the second half. In addition, Konaté received a red card for a foul on Wesley, which gave the Brazil National Team a one-man advantage. However, only Bremer managed to find the net, which was not enough to prevent Brazil’s defeat.

What is Brazil’s next match?

The Brazil National Team takes the field on Tuesday (31) to face Croatia in Orlando, United States, at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), in a friendly. In this way, Léo Pereira and Danilo, Flamengo center backs, are hoping for another opportunity.

As usual, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the Brazil National Team friendly through YouTube, the website, and social media. In addition, TV Globo, on free-to-air TV, GE TV, on YouTube, and SporTV, on pay TV, will broadcast the match between Brazil and Croatia.

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