“Where would we be without him?”: Vini Jr shines at World Cup | OneFootball

TV Globo journalist Pedro Bassan praised the forward’s performance after his direct involvement in Brazil’s goals

Vini Jr received praise from journalist Pedro Bassan after another standout performance for the Brazil National Team at the World Cup. During an analysis on TV Globo, the broadcaster highlighted the forward’s impact on the team’s results and stated that Brazil has come to depend directly on the No. 7 in decisive moments.

WHAT DID PEDRO BASSAN SAY ABOUT VINI JR?

Commenting on the player’s performance, Bassan drew attention to the forward’s involvement in the national team’s goals. The journalist pointed out that Vini Jr was involved in all four goals scored by Brazil in this edition of the tournament: one against Morocco and one against Haiti, in addition to an assist and involvement in the other two goals against the Concacaf side.

— Vini Jr was involved in all four of Brazil’s goals in this World Cup. Including the 2022 World Cup, that’s nine involvements in 12 goals. Counting the latest friendlies, of the last 12 goals, nine were only scored because he was there — he said.

The numbers reinforce the current form of the forward developed by Flamengo, who has been piling up goals, assists, and decisive contributions in Brazil’s main attacking moves. And that is what coach Carlo Ancelotti hopes for again next Wednesday (24), against Scotland, in the third round of Group C of the World Cup.

HAS VINI JR’S STATUS CHANGED?

Beyond the statistics, Pedro Bassan highlighted the shift in perception regarding Vini Jr throughout the tournament. According to the journalist, the forward went from being the subject of questions to taking on the role of the national team’s main technical reference.

— We started the World Cup asking whether he would be capable of stepping up. Today, the question has changed: what would become of us without him? Without that boldness that never shies away from the fight. It wasn’t just about the goals. We were missing a player who could be both the feet and the face of Brazil at the same time — he added.

SO HAS VINI JR BECOME A KEY PLAYER?

Pedro Bassan’s remarks reflect Vini Jr’s growth in the Brazil National Team shirt. In addition to contributing directly to goals, the forward has been responsible for creating plays, speeding up attacking transitions, and unsettling opposing defenses.

Vini Jr will have the chance to show once again that he is vital to the Brazil National Team this Wednesday (24), starting at 7 p.m. Brasília time, against Scotland. The match will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, United States. A draw would send the green-and-yellow side through to the next round, with no need to rely on other results.

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