Real Madrid youngster Vinicius Junior has said he hopes the club overturn their decision to rule him out of playing in the South American Under-20 Championship.
Per Football Espana, Brazil under-20 coach Carlos Amadeu has said Los Blancos will not allow the forward to be involved in the competition, which is set to start on January 20 and run until February 13.
The 18-year-old, who joined Madrid from Flamengo in the summer, has said he is hoping to take part still, per ESPN FC (h/t Football Espana).
"We all know it's very difficult because it is not a FIFA date, and the club is not obliged to release us," he said.