Ancelotti has designed a specific plan to get the best out of Real Madrid superstar with Brazil

Ancelotti has designed a specific plan to get the best out of Real Madrid superstar with Brazil Vinicius Jr. will carry enormous expectations into the 2026 World Cup , and Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti appears to have designed a tactical setup specifically to maximise the Real Madrid star’s strengths. According to GE Globo (h/t Madrid Xtra ), Ancelotti intends to use Vinicius in a hybrid role during the tournament to bring the best out of him. Freedom to attack from his preferred position The 25-year-old will operate from the left wing when Brazil have possession, allowing him the freedom to attack defenders in the spaces where he is most dangerous. However, when Brazil drop into a defensive shape, Vinicius is expected to move centrally and act as the team’s reference point for counterattacks. Ancelotti has a special plan for Vinicius. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images) It is a role that would suit him perfectly. Vinicius has never been inclined to track back and help out defensively and, whether Matheus Cunha or Endrick play as the striker, they can cover for him. It is the exact role in which he has produced many of his best performances for Real Madrid over recent years, becoming a decisive figure in both domestic and European competitions. Ancelotti knows better than most how effective Vinicius can be when given freedom in attacking situations. During their successful spell together at the Santiago Bernabeu, the Brazilian developed into one of the most feared forwards in world football. Good news for Real Madrid Vini will be key for Brazil. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) Real Madrid fans will love what they are hearing about how Ancelotti plans to use Vinicius. There has been criticism in the past that the Madrid star does not play at his best for the Selecao, but in Ancelotti, he has someone who knows how to bring the best out of him. The World Cup represents a major opportunity for Vinicius to further cement his status among the game’s elite players. Brazil have big dreams under Ancelotti, and if they are keen to reconquer the throne, Vinicius will have to play a key role in it. Let’s wait and see if Ancelotti’s plans bring the best out of Vinicius for Brazil.