Huge fan of Mbappe, Ancelotti makes a surprising decision regarding Vinicius

Carlo Ancelotti aims to develop a new attacking style for Selecao, planning to move Vinicius from the wing to the central striker position to lead the offense.

Upon his appointment as Brazil’s head coach, Ancelotti brought an ambition to revamp the attack and transform Vinicius into the main foundation. He noticed in Vini’s movement, speed, and breakthrough ability a resemblance to the role Kylian Mbappe plays at Real Madrid this season, and intends to apply a similar approach to the national team.

Shifting Vinicius to the center of attack is not only unexpected but also demonstrates great ambition: he expects the Brazilian forward to become the focal point during offensive moves, responsible for scoring and creating surprises.

Brazil currently needs a fresh boost in their attack. In recent years, they have sometimes relied heavily on individual brilliance to break through. With this new strategy, Ancelotti wants a more versatile frontline, with forwards coordinating smoothly and capable of turning the game around. Vinicius is seen as the ideal candidate because he has proven his speed, technique, and lethal qualities when penetrating the box.

This tactic was partly tested in a recent friendly where Brazil defeated South Korea 5-0. Although it’s unclear if Ancelotti fully deployed Vini centrally, Selecao’s attacks showed more freedom in the forwards’ movements. Fans and experts are closely watching the upcoming friendly against Japan to see if this plan will continue to be implemented.

If Ancelotti remains committed to this idea, Vinicius will need to adapt to a new style: no longer playing wide but taking on roles involving driving forward, overlapping runs, acceleration, and finishing. This requires him to improve his close control, decision-making on finishing, and coordination with teammates. The positional change impacts not only Vini but also demands a restructuring of Brazil’s attack: the supporting forwards, midfielders, and pressing tactics must all align with this new central figure.

Vinicius has also praised Ancelotti and expressed excitement about the new system. He emphasized that the coach’s trust and the team’s style give him more confidence in his plays. The chemistry between Vini and his teammates, along with Brazil’s reorganization of the attack, will be key to the success of this new strategy.

The future of Ancelotti’s plan is both an opportunity and a challenge. If Vinicius succeeds as a central striker, Brazil could gain a versatile and unpredictable attacking threat. If it fails, Ancelotti will need to adjust tactics or find a more suitable player. One thing is clear: Ancelotti didn’t come to Brazil to maintain the status quo; he aims to usher in a new era where Vinicius plays a pivotal role in the upcoming World Cup campaign.

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