The 24 -year -old, who still scored two goals and a decisive pass, struggles to find the form that propelled him among the favorites for the Ballon d'Or 2024.
Many have been speculation about the reasons for the difficulties of Vinicius, but the light is now made. According to Manu Carreño (via Cadena Ser), the Brazilian international was assigned by no longer being the pillar of Real Madrid – which is now Kylian Mbappé – while Xabi Alonso's tactical preferences have also played a role.
It comes out of a very bad year. After two seasons where he was the Real Madrid star in the Champions League and Liga, becoming the most unbalanced player in the world, he lost his role in Madrid.
A departure from Vinicius is no longer excluded in Madrid
A new coach has arrived and, given the characteristics of one or the other, I think he favors players who evolve inside rather than those who evolve only on the wings. This is why he is convinced by players like Güler, Mastantuono or Rodrygo, who evolve on the wings, but who can also play inside. »»
Contractual situation: an impact on Alonso, but not on him
It was also said that the situation of Vinicius outside the field had affected its form on the ground. He was involved in contractual negotiations with Real Madrid, which are currently in a standstill.
“When I announced before the Club World Cup that there was an agreement between Real Madrid and Vinicius for an extension, it is because this agreement was almost finalized. We didn't say it, because we heard it had not reached us … They had done so, they agreed. It was not signed before, as planned, and he was postponed after the Club World Cup. However, after the Club World Cup, it was not signed either. I believe that Xabi's decisions are football, I am convinced. If Xabi makes such a decision, it is because he thinks like that, but I do not know if it helps Vinicius to continue to repel the extension. Or can we believe that Mbappé, when everyone knew that he was going to Real Madrid and that he began to be replacement because Luis Enrique left him on the bench, it was only by sports decision?
