The Brazilian star Vinicius Junior has caused concern within the Brazil national team's camp after missing group training following the recent loss to France, making his participation against Croatia unclear.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti is facing a difficult period after losing more than one key player in a short time, most notably Raphinha, who will be absent for several weeks, along with doubts surrounding Vinicius' readiness.

The Brazilian Football Confederation has not yet issued an official statement, but the player underwent a special training program in the gym, alongside therapeutic sessions under the supervision of the medical staff.

Vinicius appeared at the training center in Orlando wearing sports shoes, without participating in the group training, after feeling thigh pain due to fatigue during the match against France.

Medical examinations revealed no serious injury, which boosts his chances of catching up with the match.

Despite his absence from training, sources within the Brazilian federation indicate that the situation is a precautionary measure to reduce physical load, with expectations of the player's readiness for the upcoming match, although some doubts remain until the last moments.