Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid’s rising star, missed out on his first Ballon d’Or in 2024, won by Rodri. A disappointment which continues to cause debate among observers. Sami Khedira, former Real Madrid midfielder, offered some advice to the Brazilian on achieving this goal during an interview with Marca.
According to Khedira, Vinicius has everything to dominate world football, but his behavior could slow down his rise: “Vini changes matches. When Real doesn’t know what to do, they solve the problem. But his attitude…he often seems angry. Cristiano was a bit like that in his early days, but he quickly changed. »
Vinicius must become more respectful
The German encouraged the Brazilian winger to take inspiration from players like Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, or Zidane, adding: “If Vinicius becomes more respectful towards opponents and referees, he could win three or four Ballons d’Or. He has the talent to become number one. »
Khedira also praised the performance of Rodri, who marked the year 2024 thanks to his crucial role at Manchester City and during the Euro: “Rodri is essential. He organizes everything on the ground. He and Vinicius have been the best this year. » With these tips, Vinicius can aim for the heights by improving his leadership and attitude on the pitch.
