Gazeta Esportiva.com
·27 de marzo de 2026
Brazil player ratings: Vini Jr disappoints, Luiz Henrique stakes claim

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·27 de marzo de 2026

Brazil was defeated by France despite having an extra man this Thursday, in a friendly warm-up for the World Cup held in Boston, United States. Forward Vinícius Júnior delivered a disappointing performance, while Luiz Henrique came on very well and was Brazil’s best player.
Vini played the full 90 minutes but had a quiet game. The player was not very successful in one-on-one duels and lost possession many times. Luiz Henrique, meanwhile, came on at halftime and lit up the match, causing plenty of problems down the right flank and making a strong case to join the starting lineup.
Another positive standout was Bremer. The center-back turned in a solid defensive performance despite the goals conceded and also scored Brazil’s only goal.
In attack, Raphinha and Martinelli were ineffective. Midfielder Casemiro and center-back Léo Pereira did not play badly, but they were at fault for France’s first goal. Goalkeeper Ederson made no mistakes, but he looked uneasy with the ball at his feet and had a few nervy moments.
Brazil are now preparing for their final friendly before the announcement of the final squad for the World Cup. Next Tuesday, the national team will face Croatia at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, United States. Kickoff is at 9 p.m. (Brasília time).
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