Vinícius Júnior, Carlo Ancelotti
November 2025

Ancelotti outlined a hybrid brief: left-wing base with selective central runs to exploit one-movement finishes. With Neymar absent, Brazil want Vinícius attacking space inside, not serving as a fixed reference, to sharpen goal output before the 2026 World Cup. The staff will rehearse lane switches, timed box entries, and transition triggers that preserve his wing threat while adding penalty-area presence. Club-form fluctuations are acknowledged; clarity of role, service patterns, and minutes management are expected to lift efficiency.