Rio De Janeiro, May 16 -- Legendary striker Romario has said that Vinicius Junior shouldnot be expected to orchestrate a FIFA World Cup triumph this summer, saying the forward has underwhelmed at international level.
Despite boasting a prolific scoring record for Real Madrid, Vinicius has managed only eight goals in 47 appearances for his country.
"In football, we speak through numbers," Romario told Brazilian outlet Extra.
"At Real Madrid, he's a leading figure. But when he puts on the national team shirt, he'sa different Vini Jr. He's about to reach 50 matches and doesn't even have 10 goals. So youcan't expect too much."Vinicius' importance for Brazil has been heightened by the absence of Chelsea winger Estevao, who is set to miss the ...