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Carlo Ancelotti concedes Vinicius Junior is 'affected by pressure' with Brazil but backs Real Madrid winger to silence critics

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<p>Ancelotti hailed Vinicius Junior as 'one of the best in the world' as he claimed that the winger is under tremendous pressure to perform for the national team, as he cherishes playing for the Selecao. However, the ex-Real Madrid manager backed the player to bring success to the national team.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Speaking to Marca, Ancelotti said: "He's extraordinary, fantastic, hard-working, a fighter. The Brazilian player has a lot of affection for the national team, and that can affect his natural thinking. He's under a lot of pressure to perform well, which prevents him from making mistakes. I'm convinced he'll give his best for the national team. He's one of the best in the world. He's always there."</p><p>He added: "He's a hard worker and a fighter like few others. His best version will soon emerge."</p>

WHAT CARLO ANCELOTTI SAID

<p>Vinicius Jr had an <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ballon-dor-2025-power-rankings/bltd009fae5576d751f" target="_blank">impressive outing with Los Blancos</a> in the 2024-25 campaign as he scored 20 goals across all competitions and provided 17 assists. <a href="https://as.com/futbol/primera/el-contrato-de-vini-al-descubierto-n/" target="_blank"><em>AS</em></a> reported last month that the 24-year-old is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-vinicius-junior-spurns-saudi-arabia-interest-agrees-new-contract-top-earner-santiago-bernabeu/blt0862ad137f7ef995#cs5739bc454e93f890" target="_blank">on the verge of signing a new contract</a> that will be valid until the summer of 2023. The player will earn €100 million (£84.6m) net over the five years.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Ancelotti will manage the five-time world champions for the first time on June 6 as they take on Ecuador in a World Cup qualifying game.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CARLO ANCLELOTTI?

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Carlo Ancelotti admitted that Vinicius Jr is under pressure to perform with Brazil and claimed that the winger will succeed in Selecao colours.

Carlo Ancelotti concedes Vinicius Junior is &apos;affected by pressure&apos; with Brazil but backs Real Madrid winger to silence critics

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