Vini Jr.: Brazil ‘must improve’ after Costa Rica draw

Brazil ahead Vinícius Júnior has acknowledged that he and his teammates “can and must improve” after their irritating begin to the Copa América.

The Seleção had been held to a goalless draw by Costa Rica in Monday’s Group D opener in Los Angeles.

Brazil, who fielded an attacking line that included Real Madrid pair Vinícius and Rodrygo, had solely three of their 19 pictures hit the goal.

“We know we can improve, we have to improve,” Vinícius stated. “I also know what I can improve, evolve and do for our team.”

Brazil struggled in opposition to Costa Rica’s five-man defence, a lot to teach Dorival Junior’s exasperation as he ultimately substituted Vinícius for Endrick within the 71st minute.

“We tried with him [Vinícius] on the wing and we didn’t succeed,” he stated. “Then we put him inside and we couldn’t find a way through either … he was very well marked.”

Dorival additionally introduced on Sávio instead of Raphinha within the 71st minute, but their struggles continued.

“We had to find a solution,” he stated. “I was trying to make a change. We tried various alternatives, several situations were created, but in the end we were unsuccessful with our finishing.”

Brazil final received the match in 2019 and suffered a 1-0 dwelling loss to Argentina within the last of the latest version two years later.

They have gone into the match, which is being held within the United States, within the midst of a disappointing South American World Cup qualifying marketing campaign.

Brazil are sixth within the standings after profitable solely two of their six qualifiers and struggling three defeats, outcomes that led to Dorival’s appointment in January.

Despite being with out their all-time main scorer Neymar, who’s recovering from harm, Brazil followers had excessive expectations after Vinícius’ spectacular season at Madrid.

He has requested Brazil followers to be affected person.

“New coach, new players, everything takes time,” Vinícius stated. “Our fans want everything immediately done, but we’re going little by little. In the next game, I’m sure we’ll play much better because we now already understand what the competition will be like, what the pitch, what the referees will be like.

“Every time I enter the sector for the nationwide group, I’ve three or 4 gamers marking me.”

On Friday, Brazil take on Paraguay, who lost 2-1 to Colombia on Monday. Neymar, who watched Monday’s game from the stands at the SoFi stadium, is optimistic about his country’s chances.

He wrote on Instagram: “There are days once we do not get something proper however there are days when you slot in. Being a soccer participant means being judged on a regular basis, with each move, each shot, each alternative.

“The game is over, we continue, let’s train and get better for the next game. I trust this group a lot and I know that they will do the best they can for themselves, their family and all Brazilian fans!”