Why Vini Jr differs for Real Madrid and Brazil? Striker names 'culprit' | OneFootball

Vini Jr is often targeted by fans’ criticism because of the difference in performance

Vini Jr is a Real Madrid (Spain) idol, has scored in two Champions League finals, and is one of the best players in the world. However, the Flamengo academy product faces criticism over an alleged underwhelming performance with the Brazil National Team. Asked about the difference, the forward highlighted the reason.

— At Real, I play a lot of matches; here with the national team, there are only a few. Here, if you lose one game, you lose confidence, you lose sight of where you want to go. The World Cup is here, there are eight matches, and we can change history. Everyone is ready to make beautiful history — said Vini Jr in a press conference.

— We are coming here to be champions. We are at the level of the great national teams, the great squads. We have great players. We have been improving in recent months. At the World Cup, everything resets. It doesn’t matter who reached the last final, who won the Copa América; what matters is what happens starting tomorrow (Saturday). We are here to change history and have an excellent tournament — he added.

WHAT IS PEDRO PAULO CATONHO’S OPINION ON VINI JR WITH THE NATIONAL TEAM?

As highlighted by Vini Jr, the day-to-day work at Real Madrid and the confidence the player gained in Spain make a difference in his performance on the pitch. However, for journalist Pedro Paulo Catonho, from Coluna do Fla, the forward has a good track record wearing the Seleção jersey.

— Despite the heavy pressure, I don’t see Vini Jr as a disappointment with the Brazil National Team. At the last World Cup, for example, the youngster was involved in practically every goal by Tite’s team in the tournament, whether by scoring, assisting, or starting the move. Now, four years more experienced and with more responsibility, Vini can be ‘the guy’ to bring Brazil its sixth title — the journalist opined.

WHAT ELSE DID VINI JR SAY AT THIS FRIDAY’S (12TH) PRESS CONFERENCE, AFTER ALL?

Besides comparing day-to-day life with Brazil and Real Madrid, Vini Jr spoke about several topics at the press conference held this Friday (12th) in New Jersey, United States. The former Flamengo player analyzed Morocco, Brazil’s opponent in their World Cup opener.

— Without a doubt, Morocco have improved a lot. They are a team that plans matches well and can compete against anyone. Football has changed a lot. Morocco is one of those teams. They had a great World Cup, but lost in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. They have an excellent team, players who play for big clubs. Brazil is ready to change this history and return to the top — he said.

Brazil and Morocco face each other this Saturday (13th), starting at 7 p.m. Brasília time, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The match will be broadcast on free-to-air channels Globo and SBT, as well as on CazéTV on YouTube. However, the best and most rubro-negro coverage is from Coluna, which will bring all the information as soon as the final whistle blows.

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