JAKARTA – Wing player Vinicius Junior is likely to be absent from Brazil when he tests against Croatia. The Real Madrid star did not attend the team’s training so that he was suspected of not appearing in the match held at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, United States, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 early morning WIB.

There is a muscle problem experienced by Vinicius Jr so he did not participate in training since last Friday. Likewise at Saturday’s training, he has not yet trained with his teammates.

However, the 25-year-old player only trained alone in the gym. From the results of the medical examination, Vinicius Jr also did not suffer any injuries. This is what makes coach Carlo Ancelotti not cross him out of the squad.

Unlike Raphinha and Wesley who eventually left the Brazilian training center due to injury. They are certain not to appear against Croatia.

Even Raphinha, who suffered a hamstring injury in the friendly against France which ended with Brazil’s 2-1 defeat, had to sit out for five weeks. This makes Raphinha absent from defending Barcelona in several crucial matches in the Spanish LaLiga and the Champions League.

Previously, Brazil had lost goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Gabriel Magalhaes and Alex Sandro who were still struggling with injuries. Furthermore, Raphinha and Wesley had to be eliminated.

Finally, Vinicius Jr. is also in doubt to appear in Brazil’s last trial before Ancelotti officially announced the squad that was taken to the 2026 World Cup held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

However, the news of Vinicius Jr. not attending training has made Madrid wary. This elite LaLiga club does not want its players to have the same fate as Raphinha.

This is what makes Madrid want Brazil to return Vinicius Jr. to the club. Coach Alvaro Arbeloa does not expect to lose the mainstay player for several weeks as the team faces tough competition in both domestic and Champions League competitions.

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