After learning and progressing alongside Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior took on another dimension at Real Madrid when “KB9” flew to Saudi Arabia. Before Kylian MbappĂ© arrived, the Brazilian became the strong link in the Merengue attack, coming close to winning the 2024 Ballon d’Or title. Finally beaten by Rodri, Vinicius suffered the blow and since then, he has never found his best level. For some, it never happens again.
A fairly radical verdict pronounced by Charlotte LorgerĂ©. Monday evening on the set of the L’Équipe channel, the former RC Lens player estimated that the end of Vinicius “premium” version had already been established. “I think he will never be in the Top 20 of the Ballon d’Or again. We can forget it. »
With a very small positive note from the consultant. “Afterwards, he will still score goals and do interesting dribbles. In his defense, I found that his attitude was better at a given moment, he would complain less, obviously he had a little less playing time but I found him a little more positive. (…) But there, the last crack, for me it’s ‘finito pipo’. »
Vinicius Junior, need a change?
Charlotte LorgerĂ© here referred to the expulsion of Vinicius Junior last weekend during the Liga match won painfully by Real Madrid against Villarreal (1-0). The Brazilian pulled an opponent’s hair and even shoved a La Liga employee.
It therefore remains to be seen how the rest of the career of the Auriverde international will unfold, regarding whom several observers are recommending a departure from Real Madrid. A change of scenery, perhaps finding himself in a club where he would not have to share the spotlight as is the case with Kylian Mbappé. Regardless, Vinicius Junior has work to do to get back to his best level.
