Vini Jr. in doubt for Croatia friendly after missing training as Brazil's injuries mount

Vinicius Junior did not take part in Brazil’s training session on Saturday
Vinicius Junior did not take part in Brazil’s training session on SaturdayMaddie Meyer / Getty Images via AFP

Vinicius Junior did not take part in Brazil’s training session on Saturday and is now a doubt for the match against Croatia on Tuesday. The Real Madrid star sat out due to muscle fatigue.

According to information published by ESPN, Brazil's number 10 underwent a scan, but no injury was detected.

Therefore, unlike Raphinha and Wesley, Vini Jr. was not dropped from the squad.

This Saturday, the forward did not join the rest of the squad on the pitch and only did individual work in the gym.

The coaching staff of Brazil hopes Vinicius will be available for Sunday’s training session in Orlando.

If he is not available, Vini Jr. would be another absence for Carlo Ancelotti during this international break.

Besides him, Brazil have already lost Alisson, Wesley, Gabriel Magalhaes, Alex Sandro and Raphinha to injury.

The match on Tuesday against Croatia in Orlando will be Brazil’s last game before the World Cup squad announcement.

The final squad will be revealed on May 18th.