Real Madrid forward receives much-needed support from national teammates amid struggles

Real Madrid forward receives much-needed support from national teammates amid struggles Vinicius Jr. is going through a difficult spell at Real Madrid, but the forward continues to enjoy strong backing within the Brazil national team, where Carlo Ancelotti is confident he can help him recover his best form.  According to AS , there is a strong belief among his international teammates that the Italian coach understands how to get the best out of the winger and can help him overcome his current struggles. The aforementioned claim is quite understandable because Ancelotti and Vinicius together enjoyed one of the most successful runs in Real Madrid’s history. Notably, the contrast between Vinicius’ club and international situations is becoming quite significant because at Madrid, his place in Jose Mourinho’s starting line-up has come under pressure following Yan Diomande’s emergence .  In the national team setup, however, he remains an important figure under Ancelotti. Diomande’s emergence increases pressure on Vinicius at Real Madrid Vinicius Jr. is struggling for form this season. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Vinicius’ difficult start to the season has given Mourinho a genuine selection dilemma .  The Brazilian has managed just one goal and three assists in 12 appearances for Real Madrid, a return below the standards expected from a player who has previously been one of the club’s most influential attacking threats. Diomande, on his part, has made the competition more difficult. The Ivorian has impressed with his performances and offered Mourinho a productive alternative on the left wing.  His emergence has also allowed the coach to make changes without weakening the team’s attacking threat. Brazil national team camp feels Ancelotti will help restore Vinicius’ form. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images) Vinicius is therefore no longer guaranteed a starting position, and Mourinho has also made clear that selection will depend on performances, although his public comments and treatment of the Brazilian indicate that he still wants to help him recover his best level .  Ancelotti could provide the confidence Vinicius needs The international break offers Vinicius an opportunity to work with a coach who understands his game particularly well.  Ancelotti helped develop the Brazilian into a decisive attacker during their time together at Real Madrid, and their relationship is an important source of confidence for the forward. The optimism within the Brazil camp is significant because Vinicius needs to rediscover the qualities that made him so difficult to defend against and for that, he needs support from teammates, be it from Brazil or from Real Madrid.