Vinícius Júnior hails Ancelotti after Brazil thrash rivals | OneFootball

Vinícius Júnior was full of praise for coach Carlo Ancelotti after the Brazilian National Team's 5-0 victory over South Korea this Friday, in the first of two friendlies they will play in Asia during this October FIFA date.

The forward, who scored the team's last goal, commented on the strategy chosen by the Italian coach, who opted for an offensive quartet against South Korea and saw his plan succeed.

“I think the pressure we applied [was the key], the main objective was to press well because we were playing with many forwards. If we couldn't press well, defend better, it would be a bit difficult. Everyone can play out very well nowadays, so we have to help our defense because the best defense is the attack,” said Vinícius Júnior.

Brazil took the field this Friday with an offensive quartet formed by Matheus Cunha, Vinícius Júnior, Estêvão, and Rodrygo. With considerable firepower, the team not only scored five times but also managed to neutralize the opponent's advances, leaving the field with a clean sheet for the fourth time in five games under Ancelotti's command.

“With him, it's very easy to talk, he's the best coach I've ever had, the one who gave me the most confidence, with whom I played better. He arrived here at the National Team, I have three games, managed to score two goals and provide an assist. It's clear the evolution I have with him, with the team. It's about continuing this way to have an excellent World Cup,” continued Vinícius Júnior.

Brazil will take the field again next Tuesday at 7:30 am (Brasília time) against Japan at the Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo. Another opportunity for Ancelotti's team to show that the National Team should indeed be considered one of the favorites to win the World Cup.

“We only have friendlies, so we have to prepare as quickly as possible because there's very little time left. New coach, we managed to win the games with the Mister, this gives us confidence and we have to keep it up,” said the Real Madrid forward.

“Our best game always has to be the next one because we are evolving. Casemiro returned to provide greater support in midfield, we are defending better with Casemiro, Militão returning is also always important because they are players who have already played in the World Cup, have experience, and will help us a lot,” concluded Vini Júnior.

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