Vinicius Junior was heavily accused of underperforming in Brazil’s Copa America match against Costa Rica that ended 0-0. However, the 23-year-old had to shut his critics on the social networks with great performance on Saturday morning.
Stellar Performance Against Paraguay
In Brazil’s victory over Paraguay 4-1, the young star, Vinicius was instrumental in the game as he scored two goals to cap up the performance as well as winning the Man of the Match award.
The Real Madrid winger was a nemesis on the left flank, as he continued from where he stopped for Real Madrid Last season leaving the Paraguayan defenders for dead.
After the match Vinicius said (as quoted by Marca): I am happy [with my performance]. “I always state that I never play for myself but for the team, for Brazil, for my country and indeed I try to do the best things, though one is not always able to do so.
Today, I played well, in the standards of the kind of player that I am.I know that I can easily improve a lot more to help the Seleçao and this team to puts Brazil in the rightful place it deserves.
Controversial Showboating
Still, it was not so friendly when some of Vinicius ‘ brilliants skills were an instance of showboating before the Paraguayans. Their manager, Daniel Garnero, urged referees to answer the Brazilian’s antics.
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— Stop That Football (@stopthatfooty) June 29, 2024
“He has a way of playing that is obviously not very comfortable for opponents to accept, but that’s what the referee is for.’’ Worryingly, the referee as to put those limits on him.
Real Madrid will be glad to see Vinicius in this high level of Copa America. If he is able to sustain this shape then he should be a considered as a contender for the Ballon d’Or.
