Vinicius Rocha backs squad in bid for South American U17 title | OneFootball

The Brazilian National Team continues preparing for the South American U-17 Championship, which will be held in Paraguay. During the training period at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis (RJ), midfielder Vinicius Rocha emphasized that he strongly believes in the team’s potential to win another continental title and

“I’m very confident that we can do very well in the South American Championship. I’m sure this squad is the best possible, and I believe we have a great chance of coming away with the title,” he said.

Vinicius had the opportunity to play in the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup, where the Brazilian National Team finished in fourth place. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity and acknowledged that playing in a World Cup with the Seleção is an experience few people get to have.

Vinicius Rocha during a Brazil U-17 training session at Granja ComaryCredits: Staff Images/CBF

“It’s an incredible experience. Not everyone gets to play in a World Cup, and I had that privilege. I always try to share that in the best way possible with my teammates, to always give them confidence because they are also capable of anything,” he said.

Finally, the midfielder also spoke a little more about his relationship with head coach Carlos Eduardo Patetuci. Vinicius highlighted that he has complete confidence in the coach’s work.

“I have great admiration for him, both as a coach and as a person. He’s an excellent coach, I have nothing bad to say. I know that all I have to do is listen to what he has to say and everything will work out,” he concluded.

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