“Playing under Carlo Ancelotti gives me the biggest peace of mind,” Vinícius Júnior enthused on the eve of the 2026 World Cup. “He gives me a lot of freedom and confidence.”
Luckily for the Real Madrid winger after an underwhelming start to the campaign, he will spend the next few weeks working with his favorite coach as Brazil tours the Western Hemisphere for three friendlies against Australia and India.