Ex-Flamengo blasts Brazil's Vini Jr No 10 call: "He's no Neymar" | OneFootball

What did Fábio Luciano, former Flamengo center-back, say about Vini Jr wearing Brazil’s number 10 shirt?

Vinicius Júnior caught the fans’ attention during the match between Brazil and France last Thursday (26). That’s because the Flamengo academy product wore the Brazil national team’s number 10 shirt for the first time. A former defender for the ‘Seleção’ and Mengão, Fábio Luciano did not like seeing the Real Madrid (ESP) star with the historic number.

— I was really upset when I saw Vini with the 10. I don’t think he can play with the 10, it’s unimaginable for Vini to wear the 10 for the national team, because we’re going to keep comparing. He’s not a 10, he’s a winger, he’s not an attacking midfielder, he’s not a genius, he’s not cerebral, he’s speed, he’s dribbling — he said, before concluding:

— Vini is not Neymar, he doesn’t have to take on the responsibility of being the main guy for the national team, he is part of a collective. When the team works collectively, he will produce — concluded Fábio Luciano during an ‘ESPN’ program.

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 failed to 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).

Will Vini Jr be available for Brazil vs Croatia?

Vini Jr felt some muscle discomfort during the friendly between Brazil and France. However, no injury was diagnosed, and the Medical Department considered the pain to be muscle fatigue. Therefore, the Flamengo academy product will be available to Carlo Ancelotti for the match against Croatia.

What is Brazil’s next match?

With Vini Jr available, the Brazil national team takes the field this Tuesday (31) to face Croatia in Orlando, United States, at 9 p.m. (Brasília time). In addition, Léo Pereira and Danilo, Flamengo center-backs, are hoping to get 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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