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Vinicius is just as effective as Mbappe in Real Madrid's attack. |
Vinicius Junior is experiencing a strange paradox at Real Madrid. He only gets occasional starts, having played the full 90 minutes in three La Liga matches, mostly being substituted or benched otherwise. Yet, the Brazilian forward's performance has been his most impressive since joining the Royal team in 2018.
After 8 rounds, Vinicius has scored 4 goals and provided 4 assists – his best performance in La Liga. On average, he contributes to a goal every 77 minutes, shattering his personal record of 96 minutes in the 2022/23 season.
In the 3-1 victory against Villarreal on October 5th, Vinicius also became the first player in the top 5 European leagues this season to have taken 5 shots, created 5 chances, and completed 5 successful dribbles – statistics that demonstrate his all-around abilities and immense influence.
However, Real Madrid is struggling in attack. Coach Xabi Alonso's rotation and cautious approach have caused the team's playing style to lose the rhythm and identity that Carlo Ancelotti had established. In this context, Vinicius has chosen to remain silent and respond to all doubts with his on-field performance – professional, confident, and effective.
With eight goal contributions in eight matches, Vinicius is currently only behind Kylian Mbappé and Julián Alvarez among the most productive players in Europe. As Real Madrid prepares for a crucial series of matches, Alonso must make a choice: either reinstate his trust in the star who is at the peak of his form, or take the risk of leaving his "trump card" on the bench again.
Source: https://znews.vn/nghich-ly-vinicius-junior-post1593180.html
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