Vinicius makes emotional revelation about a coach who unlocked his best form

Vishal Bhawani

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For years, Vinícius Junior has been one of football’s brightest sparks — a winger who dances past defenders and leaves fans gasping.

But behind his electric pace and samba flair, there’s a story of trust, growth, and one coach who believed in him like no other.

After Brazil’s 5–0 win over South Korea in Seoul, the Real Madrid star revealed something that caught everyone’s attention.

“Carlo Ancelotti was the coach who gave me the most confidence and the one I played best with,” Vinícius said. His words painted a picture of deep respect — not just for a manager, but for a mentor who unlocked his true potential.

Vinícius explained that under Ancelotti, both at Real Madrid and now with Brazil, he feels “free to express himself.”

And the numbers back him up — two goals and an assist in three matches since Ancelotti took over the Seleção.

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Vinicius opens up on how Ancelotti has improved Brazil

Vinícius’s journey hasn’t always been smooth. After Ancelotti’s departure from Real Madrid last season, the winger reportedly struggled to adapt under new boss Xabi Alonso.

Benched a few times and criticized for inconsistency, his confidence took a hit.

But as fate would have it, Ancelotti’s appointment as Brazil’s national coach brought him right back into the Italian’s arms — and back to his best.

Apparently, that reunion reignited the spark. “The progress under him is evident,” Vinícius said with a grin after the match. “We want to continue like this to have a great World Cup.”

The message was clear — Ancelotti doesn’t just draw tactics on a whiteboard; he builds belief in his players.

Vinícius even highlighted how the veteran coach has improved Brazil’s balance and structure. “We have to press better and defend better,” he said, praising Casemiro and Militao for their leadership.

For a player who once faced doubts about his finishing and maturity, Vinícius now looks like a man reborn.

Maybe it’s Ancelotti’s calm touch. Maybe it’s just chemistry. Either way, Brazil — and Madrid fans — will hope this partnership keeps producing magic all the way to the 2026 World Cup.

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Vishal Bhawani

Vishal Bhawani is a sub-editor for the Affiliate Content team and a writer and sub-editor for the Football Wires team at The Sporting News. Based in Indore, India, he holds a Diploma in Operations and Management from Maharashtra University.

Before joining TSN in May 2024, Vishal contributed to Football Express and Six Sports and ran his own blog, Anfield Home, as a passionate Liverpool fan. An avid traveler, he follows multiple sports, including cricket, soccer, and tennis.