Vinicius Jr explains Ancelotti’s demands for Brazil at World Cup: ‘I feel great freedom’ | OneFootball

Vinicius Junior explains Carlo Ancelotti’s tactics for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup: ‘We are solid in defence and ready to counter-attack; I feel great freedom and sincere trust.’

Ancelotti’s Brazil make their 2026 World Cup debut on Sunday (0:00 CET) against Morocco.

Vinicius Junior feels ‘great freedom’ under Ancelotti

It’s the first-ever appearance for Ancelotti as a coach at the World Cup, although the Italian already served as Arrigo Sacchi’s assistant for Italy in 1994.

“I feel great freedom and sincere trust from Ancelotti: he is sure I can do for the national team what I do for Real Madrid,” Vinicius told Gazzetta.

“I believe him, and I want to try to write the history of the country and the national team; we must do everything to win.

“I am sure we will do well in this World Cup: we are solid in defence and ready to counter-attack, just as Ancelotti asks of us,” continued the Brazilian star.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 26: Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti waves before the international friendly match between Brazil and France at Gillette Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

“He has brought all his vast experience and impressive collection of titles with him to our national team.”

Vinicius briefly spoke about his future at Real Madrid as well, given that he has just one year left in his contract at the Bernabeu. “I’m only talking about the national team,” he said.

“When I return to Madrid, I’ll think about Real and next season.”