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'I didn't want to!' - Vinicius Junior reveals how Carlo Ancelotti helped him 'evolve' in just one year - against the Real Madrid star's will

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<p>Vinicius, 23, has revealed he "didn't want to" change positions from his usual role on the wing but has thanked Ancelotti for evolving him throughout the 2023-24 season. The Brazil international usually operated on the left wing but played in a more central role on 32 different occasions as Los Blancos won La Liga.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>“He convinced me to change position, I didn't want to," the Real Madrid star said regarding the shift to a more central role under Ancelotti. "He has taught me to play on the inside as well. In one year I have evolved more than in everything before.”</p>

WHAT VINICIUS JR SAID

<p>Across his 22 starts in the top flight of Spanish football, Vinicius scored 15 goals and added five assists. He has also played a major role in his side reaching the Champions League final, with nine-goal involvements in his nine starts in the competition.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The forward will be preparing for the final against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, June 1 before he then takes some well-needed time off ahead of the Copa America with Brazil this summer. Vinicius scored the winning goal against Liverpool in the 2021-22 Champions League final and will be hoping he can replicate this showing against Dortmund.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR VINICIUS JR?

'I didn't want to!' - Vinicius Junior reveals how Carlo Ancelotti helped him 'evolve' in just one year - against the Real Madrid star's will | Goal.com

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has revealed how Carlo Ancelotti changed his position despite the Brazilian not being on board with the decision.

&apos;I didn&apos;t want to!&apos; - Vinicius Junior reveals how Carlo Ancelotti helped him &apos;evolve&apos; in just one year - against the Real Madrid star&apos;s will