Worry over Vinicius: no Brazil training, Madrid fear injury | OneFootball

Following Raphinha’s withdrawal, the CBF medical staff is paying special attention to the Merengue star.

After an underwhelming display in the friendly that ended in a 2-1 Brazil defeat to France in Massachusetts, Carlo Ancelotti’s coaching staff is concerned about Vinícius Júnior—not so much because of his performance itself, but because he finished the match with discomfort that prevented him from training with the group afterward.

According to reports from Globo Esporte, the player, who had been enjoying his best spell of the season at Real Madrid, did not take part in the session led by the Italian coach and instead stayed in the gym working alongside the CBF medical team.

Reports indicate thigh discomfort caused by a particular effort Vini made during the match against France, and although the medical tests already carried out did not reveal any serious injury, Brazil want to handle the situation cautiously to avoid any risks.

At Real Madrid, they were quick to take note of the situation given the hugely important fixtures awaiting him after the international break, with LaLiga entering its decisive stage, but especially because on Tuesday, April 7, they will host Bayern Munich at the Bernabéu in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.

Is Vinícius ruled out against Croatia?

Although at the White House they would prefer Vinícius Júnior not to push himself in Brazil’s second friendly of the international break, next Tuesday, March 31, against Croatia at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, the CBF is trying to reassure everyone by insisting that his absence from training was merely down to load management, so he could still be available again for Ancelotti.

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