Calls Vinicius The Most Dangerous Footballer In The World, Ancelotti: Not Many Players Can Be Like Him

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JAKARTA - Carlo Ancelotti called Vinicius Junior the most dangerous footballer in the world right now, but warned that the Real Madrid winger still has several aspects to improve.

"Looking at the way he plays, I think he is the most dangerous footballer in the world right now because there are not many players out there who can do what he is doing now", said Ancelotti, quoted by Antara from the Real Madrid website, Saturday.

"That's my opinion, of course, he still has to keep improving, because one-on-one situations, for example, are one of the most important things in football."

The Italian coach believes the Brazilian talent is still growing and has a character that does not get complacent.

"I think he will because he is not big-headed and acts like someone who has won everything. He has the mind of a young boy who believes he can continue to improve", he said.

Vinicius' appearance has been on the rise lately, even being one of the most important pieces in Real Madrid's performance in the Champions League where the 19-year-old player recorded two goals and four assists in the last five matches.

Vinicius' contribution was again seen when Real Madrid traveled to Moldova to face Sheriff Tiraspol in Group D continued last Thursday. Despite not scoring, Vinicius helped Los Blancos beat the Sheriff 3-0 thanks to goals from David Alaba, Toni Kroos, and Karim Benzema.

Thanks to this result, Real Madrid is in first place in the Champions League Group D standings with a total of 13 points from five matches and qualified for the round of 16, while Sheriff is in third place with 6 points.

After the game, Ancelotti said his team appeared disciplined. Quoted from the club's official website, the coach explained it was a good result and Real Madrid competed well, showed strong defense, and showed their quality.

"It was a good, disciplined performance, we competed well and showed our quality. We looked strong defensively, we didn't take any risks, especially from the start", said Ancelotti.

The Italian coach added that he was satisfied that Real Madrid had qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League and stressed that there was still one more game in the group stage to win to qualify as group winners.

"I'm satisfied, we managed to qualify from the group. There is still one game waiting and we want to win to be in the first place", he said.