Vinicius Junior was in no mood for excuses as Brazil slipped to a shock 1-0 defeat away in Paraguay.
The Samba Boys have endured a mixed qualifying campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the September window yielding a tight 1-0 home win over Ecuador and defeat in Asuncion.
Vinicius completed 90 minutes in both games, starting twice alongside Real Madrid teammate Rodrgyo Goes, but his impact was reduced.
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Brazil are back in action in October, away in Chile and at home to Peru, and Vinicius Jr insists they need to improve to avoid a qualifying embarrassment.
"We want to reverse this situation for Brazil at any price. I apologize to the fans. It's been a difficult time, but we'll be back", as per quotes from Marca.
"Let's everyone go home and think, to reflect on what we have to improve on, and what we have to do to play well again.
"We can't come here, lose those points and play the way we did. In Europe, the ball comes faster down the field, we have to adapt to play in the best way to win games."
Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and teenage sensation Endrick Felipe are already on route back to Madrid with Eder Militao returning early due to injury.
Militao could be fit to return for Real Madrid's La Liga restart at Real Sociedad on September 14 before their UEFA Champions League defense begins three days later at home to VfB Stuttgart.
