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·13 October 2025
No Longer Just Winger: Ancelotti's Masterplan to Unleash Vinicius Jr as Brazil's Ultimate Weapon
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Vinicius Jr Shifted to Central Attacking Role by Ancelotti
No Longer Just Winger: Ancelotti's Masterplan to Unleash Vinicius Jr as Brazil's Ultimate Weapon
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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti's making radical tactical shift by giving Vinicius Junior pivotal role in the Selecao's attack making him the primary reference point in attack.
This move reflects Real Madrid's success in transforming Vinicius from winger into decisive scorer. This strategy relies on:
- Intense high pressing to win back the ball
- Quick offensive transitions
- Giving Vinicius the freedom to attack the penalty area from the middle
This new strategy first appeared in the new Brazil lineup when the team defeated South Korea 5 - 0 last Friday 10 Oct.
Reports ahead of the selecao's friendly against Japan on Tuesday 14 October , also indicate that the plan will continue to focus on making Vinicius the main striker in key attacks rather than just playmaker.
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