Ex-Flamengo blasts Brazil giving Vini Jr No. 10: “He’s not Neymar” | OneFootball

What did Fábio Luciano, former Flamengo center back, say about Vini Jr wearing Brazil’s number 10 shirt?

Vinicius Júnior caught the fans’ attention during the match between Brazil and France last Thursday (26). That’s because the Flamengo academy product wore the Brazilian National Team’s number 10 shirt for the first time. A former defender for both the ‘Canarinho’ and Mengão, Fábio Luciano did not like seeing the Real Madrid (ESP) star with the historic number.

— I was really mad when I saw Vini with the 10. I don’t think he can play with the 10, it’s unimaginable for Vini to play with the 10 for the national team, because we’re going to keep comparing. He’s not a 10, he’s a winger, he’s not a midfielder, he’s not a genius, he’s not cerebral, he’s speed, he’s dribbling — he said, before concluding:

— Vini is not Neymar, he doesn’t have to take on the responsibility of being the main man for the national team, he is part of a collective. When the team works collectively, he will produce — concluded Fábio Luciano during an ‘ESPN’ program.

What were Vini Jr’s numbers against France?

Starting in the friendly, Vinicius Júnior played the full 90 minutes in the match between Brazil and France. Thus, the Flamengo academy product took two shots but failed to hit the target. In addition, he lost possession 18 times, completed two dribbles in six attempts, and had nearly a 70% pass completion rate (22/28).

Will Vini Jr be available for Brazil vs Croatia?

Vini Jr felt some muscle discomfort during the friendly between Brazil and France. However, no injury was diagnosed, and the Medical Department considered the pain to be muscle fatigue. Therefore, the Flamengo academy product is available to Carlo Ancelotti for the match against Croatia.

What is Brazil’s next match?

With Vini Jr available, the Brazilian National Team takes the field this Tuesday (31) to face Croatia in Orlando, United States, at 9 p.m. (Brasília time). In addition, Léo Pereira and Danilo, Flamengo center backs, are hoping to get another opportunity.

As usual, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the Brazilian National Team friendly through YouTube, the website, and social media. In addition, TV Globo on free-to-air TV, GE TV on YouTube, and SporTV on pay TV will broadcast the match between Brazil and Croatia.

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