Vinícius: “The Moroccan defense deprived us of chances… and the shock caused by this early goal changed everything” | Goal.com English

VinÃcius Júnior, star of the Seleção, ensures that he is ready to take on the additional pressure of this World Cup, highlighting his greatest experience to face all situations and support his national team.

These comments come after he was named best player of the match against Morocco, during the first day of the group stage.

According to the Spanish daily Marca, the striker also gave his analysis of the Seleção’s inaugural meeting. He described the draw as an “acceptable result”, highlighting the difficulties encountered by the Seleção and the need for a strong reaction after the opening of the opposing score. It was he himself who saved his team by scoring the only Brazilian goal at MetLife Stadium in New York.

Asked about the pressure inherent in an opening match, he explained: “The style of play and the plans completely change after you concede a goal in the first few minutes; but then we managed to open the game and take control of the ball. The pressure during the opening matches is always the same. HAS”

Asked about his adaptation from his first World Cup, the Real Madrid striker said: “During the last World Cup, I was still very young; today I have more experience. The pressure is greater, but I am ready to face this tournament. The terrain is different, it’s very hot, and we have to adapt quickly to these conditions. HAS”

Asked about the difficulties encountered by the Seleção in imposing their game, VinÃcius explained: “The coach asked us to control the ball better, to circulate it and move it from one side to the other, and I think we are doing that. we have arrived. However, we failed to create more chances because the Moroccan team defended very well. HAS”

He concludes: “What we experienced against Morocco is typical of major competitions. We need to adjust to raise our level of play now. We must analyze this meeting, retain the positive points while continuing to progress, because the next match is coming quickly, and we must win it at all costs.