Karim Benzema’s departure from Real Madrid at the end of last season left a void in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad that has yet to be filled in the transfer market.
The 35-year-old chose to end his 14-year career at Real Madrid to join Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League. The number nine has not yet been replaced, but the players already in place hope to be able to fill the Frenchman’s absence.
Vinicius Junior took on the role of Real Madrid’s talisman last season as Benzema struggled with injuries and fitness issues. The 22-year-old has had an outstanding individual campaign, and Los Blancos hope it will be the same in the future.
Benzema has been Real Madrid’s penalty taker for the past few years but with his departure there is an opportunity for someone else to take on that role. According brandVinicius wants to take on that responsibility.
Vinicius has taken just two penalties in his career, the last one being scored for Brazil in the friendly against Guinea earlier this summer. He hopes to have the opportunity to achieve a lot more with Real Madrid soon.
