World Cup: Vinicius Jr Backed to Handle Pressure Due to Neymar's Absence

• PSG attacker Neymar Jr will miss the final two group games for Brazil after picking up an ankle injury against Serbia
• Brazil has enough attackers to step up in Neymar's absence, but Vinicius is considered as the only one who can handle the pressure that comes with it
• The Real Madrid star is no stranger to pressure as he endured a rough start to his Madrid career before turning it around and become one of the best in his position

Brazil will be without Neymar Jr for the final two group games of the World Cup against Switzerland and African nation Cameroon after he suffered an ankle injury against Serbia.

This will be a big hit to the Brazilians despite a star-studded attack, but one man has been tipped to be capable in ability and mentality to replace the PSG attacker.

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Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr has been backed by former England goalkeeper Rob Green to have the ability, skills and more importantly the ability to handle the pressure left behind by Neymar's absence.

Vinicius Jr can handle pressure

Vinicius Jr began his Real Madrid career in a manner the talented Brazilian would not have wanted, he was heavily criticized for being wasteful in front of goal.

Karim Benzema was once caught telling French teammate Ferland Mendy not to pass to him. RMC Sport released a tunnel video where Benzema said “Brother don’t play to him. On my mother’s life. He is playing against us.”

Vinicius overcame his earlier challenges under Carlo Ancelotti and helped Madrid win the La Liga title and UEFA Champions League last season. He scored the only goal in the final against Liverpool.

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Neymar targets knockout stage return

Sports Brief earlier reported that Neymar shared his injury photos while hoping to return for the knockout stages of the World Cup which Brazil are likely to qualify for.

Brazil's final two obstacles before the knockout stage are Switzerland and Cameroon. Switzerland won their first game against Cameroon while Cameroon lost theirs.

Both countries are not expected to pose much threat to Brazil's ambitions but with shockers already witnessed in Qatar, the Brazilians would have to be at their best to seal progression to the next round.