Vinicius: ‘Ancelotti did everything for me’

A few days before the new Champions League final, Vinicius said that the Argentine coach gave him all the confidence and helped him grow.

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MADRID — Attributes of the Brazilian Vinicius Junior Carlo Anchelotti takes all the credit for his progress to become one of the best players in the world and four days after he was able to win his second Champions League title with Real Madrid, he admitted that the Italian coach had “done everything” for him in his growth. .

“He did everything for me. He always gave me confidence, he scolded me when I needed it, and we developed a very good relationship. He cares about me as much as I care about him,” he said in an interview. with UEFA.

“He changed me as a player, not on the field, but in the way I think about training and development. He always says that my humility is my greatest virtue because I always listen to others. When I score a goal in a game, I always want my teammates to score too so that they are in a better position. I’m not motivated by vanity: playing with the best players, the big stars, teaches me more every day on and off the field,” he added.

The key that Vinicius emphasizes in his constant progress is his desire to constantly improve: “I’ve always had it, but after coming here with Real Madrid legends who never stop improving in every training session and always want to win, it’s clear to me.” “He started hitting.”

The Brazilian striker admits he focuses on the players with the most Champions League presence in the dressing room, such as Toni Kroos or Luka Modric, as well as the influence Karim Benzema has had on him.

“Today I am doing my best to improve. I learn a lot from all the most experienced players on the team because they have been through so much more than I have. I always tell them that I prefer to listen to them rather than talk because it will be better for my development,” he said.

“In the very near future I will be able to do what all these players like Luca, Toni or Karim did for me when I was here. They gave me their calmness, their experience, and I can pass that on to the younger players.” who arrive in the squad,” he added, wanting to show leadership in the Madrid dressing room.

Happy to have scored in Real Madrid’s last Champions League final as they won the title in Paris against Liverpool with a goal of his own, the Brazilian is hungry for much more.

“I’m glad I scored a goal in the 2022 final, but I want so much more. We always need to focus on the next game, but after this final I want to win more and more. We must be ready and very well prepared for such an important moment that will crown a brilliant season,” he commented.