Vini Jr: '8 games left; I can change this story for Brazil'
Short overview
Vinícius Júnior says there are eight games remaining and he can change the story for his country and teammates, focusing on playing well and giving confidence rather than goals or assists.
Vinícius Júnior has stated that with eight games left, he can change the story for Brazil and his teammates. The forward emphasized that his focus is not on personal statistics such as goals or assists, but on playing well and instilling confidence in the team.
“There are 8 games left; I can change this story for our country and for the players. I'm not talking about goals or assists, but about playing well and giving the team confidence. It doesn't matter how many goals I score. What matters is where we get to,” he said.
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