Vinicius Junior Sahib (22 years old), one of Brazil’s greatest players in the 2022 World Cup, his first World Cup, attended the media on Wednesday at the Arab Hotel. The Real Madrid striker reviewed the current events of the tournament and talked about his feelings
Support in his home country of São Gonzalo: “I am very happy for all those who have helped me, who are proud of where I am. Every day I work hard to make them prouder
Asked about the dreams he was chasing: “I am very happy with the goals I set for myself and that I achieved some of them at the age of 22. I want to continue working as I did to be here now. I play with the best in Brazil and Real Madrid
On the World Cup: “It was a normal process. The technical committee and the technical director gave me what I needed to reach the best level. The choice is very complicated, the technical director has many options. Every time I came back with something I needed to be a start. I was always on the phone With Tite, with Ancelotti, who also gave me a lot of advice to start here. I’m very happy that I started the competition so well, but I don’t want to continue like this until the end
Sharing the responsibility with Neymar: “We are 26 players here and each player bears part of the responsibility so that it is not too heavy for anyone. Those who play more will have more responsibility, but no one gets rid of it and I am not afraid of this responsibility. I want to have My best version is to be able to help the team not only with goals, but also go on defense, which is also important
Dances: “The goal is the most important moment in football, in the World Cup, the players and the whole country are very happy. We still have many celebrations ahead, and we hope we can continue to do many dances and play well to reach the final. With this rhythm. People like to complain when they see A happy person… And Brazilians are always very happy
Modric: “It’s always difficult to play against players of this quality, Modric has always taught me a lot, and he keeps doing it every day so I can keep improving. He’s an example, 37-year-old playing at this level is rare. Footballers like him “, Cristiano, Thiago Silva, who have reached an age that is no longer normal to perform like this and who are normal again. I am happy to play against him and may the best man win
Neymar: “He’s making a dream come true. I’ve followed his entire career, he’s always been my biggest idol and I wanted to do what he did on the field. Over time he became my friend, today he’s a brother who gives me lots of advice. Every game, before it starts, takes all the pressure off me “Including Rafinha, Paqueta, Richarlison, the youngest… He takes it upon himself. He also has peace of mind because he can trust us. He lives with him a dream that not everyone can. He’s our best player, the idol of the majority here at home
Rafinha: “It’s normal for him to want to score and hopefully his goal comes at an important moment. He’s very calm. Rafinha did well
Ancelotti Tite: “I always try to improve, here and in my team. Ancelotti helps me a lot, like Tite; they are very similar. In every game I try to be more aggressive on the mark, give more assists, score more goals and be more important for the team
Importance of Ancelotti: “He has always given me the trust and love I need, he is like a father to me. He does it for me and for all the players. Ronaldo says that Ancelotti has been his best coach, not only in the technical and tactical aspect, but also in the part of living with him.” Football player, dealing with great players. I want to send him a big hug. I’m happy with his love. He always sends me messages
World Cup sensations: “All Brazilians have always dreamed of playing for the national team and in the World Cup. I was lucky enough to play with my idol, who gives me all the support I need. It is important that I follow his path because he is someone close to Pele’s goal record, who is God willing, he will bring us the sixth place
Conversation with Neymar: “He told me that the World Cup is different from any other tournament and now I live it, and I know how important it is in our country. I always carry this advice with me. When the national anthem is played, I have seen the difference that you play the World Cup with your country, and the most Of that in Brazil, the country that has won the most titles
Outside assist for Paqueta: “Modric always teaches me. Not only on the field, but also outside. Inside, he taught me the three-finger pass
