Ancelotti vows to unlock Real Madrid star’s full potential with Brazil

Brazil national team new manager Carlo Ancelotti has cowed to unlock Vinicius Junior full potential for the national team as they start a new journey together.

Despite failing to compete with Barcelona in his last season as Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti was appointed the new manager of the Brazil national team.

Tasked with bringing back the glory days, Ancelotti will once again work alongside Vini Jr whom they won trophies together at Madrid. Under the Italian’s tutelage, Vinicius reached new heights, becoming one of the most feared wingers in Europe.

In his first press conference as Brazil boss, Ancelotti spoke highly of Vinicius amidst concerns around the forward’s performances for the national team.

Vinicius Junior stands close to Carlo Ancelotti during their time at Real Madrid CF. (Photo by Alberto Gardin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

“It’s hard to say why he hasn’t been at his best with Brazil. But if it hasn’t happened yet, it will now. He’s an extraordinary player, hardworking and a real fighter,” said Carletto.

Ancelotti also offered a more personal explanation. He believes that the intense emotional connection Brazilian players have with the national team might actually create pressure that blocks natural instincts.

“Sometimes players want to do so well for their country that they overthink things. That can affect their performance,” he explained.

Still, Ancelotti remains confident that the best of Vinicius in Brazil colours is yet to come. “I am totally convinced that Vini, with Brazil, is going to show his best version,” he stated firmly.

Vinicius’s current stats for the Brazilian national teams are underwhelming, having scored just six goals and six assists in 39 appearances since making his senior debut in 2019.