Vinicius Jr: Ancelotti Decided Bruno Would Take Penalty
Short overview
Vinicius Jr said coach Carlo Ancelotti decided beforehand that Bruno would take the penalty kick, adding he was never selfish and did not aim to be top scorer.
Vinicius Jr has stated that Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti decided in advance that Bruno would take the penalty kick. The Brazilian forward said: “Ancelotti decided to give the penalty to Bruno. The coach chooses who will take the penalty kick beforehand. He chose Bruno. I was never selfish, I never wanted to be the top scorer of the competition, and that's why Bruno took it.”
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