Brazil need to 'get the best out of Vini'

Brazil must help striker Vinicius Junior rediscover the form he has displayed at Real Madrid, new national team coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Wednesday.

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Ancelotti, who guided the Spanish giants to several titles alongside the Brazilian forward, including two Champions League triumphs and two La Liga crowns, said that his unique ability to unsettle opposing defences made him a vital asset.

"I don’t know if he’s been at his best here, but he has time to do what he does at Real Madrid," Ancelotti told reporters ahead of Brazil’s World Cup qualifying match against Ecuador this morning (Thai time) — his first match in charge of the national team.

"For us, he’s a fundamental player. We have to work to ensure he performs at his best here," the manager added.