Vinicius Junior Sparks Alarm as Brazil Prepares for Croatia Friendly
28 March 2026
Vinicius Junior's Injury Concern
Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid's star, sparked concern in Brazil's camp after he missed group training ahead of the eagerly awaited friendly with Croatia.
Media reported he was seen wearing sneakers during training, doing only isolated gym work before a treatment session and not taking part in on-field drills.
Officials are cautious about risking the player's health ahead of crucial stages of the season.
Impact on Brazil and Real Madrid
Madrid is monitoring the situation closely as the campaign moves toward decisive fixtures, hoping the problem doesn't worsen or keep him sidelined.
Vinicius played the full 90 minutes for Brazil in their friendly with France in Boston last Thursday.
That match ended 2-1 in favor of France, and Rafinha and Ousmane Dembélé were among those who suffered injuries.
Vinicius's fitness remains a priority for Madrid as the season reaches its decisive phase.
Punchline 1: If injuries were a sniper's target, Vinicius would always be fine—behind the bench, sharpening his shots for the comeback.
Punchline 2: Madrid's medical team are so careful that even a routine workout feels like a top-secret operation.
