Vinicius is a victim of Alonso's ambition

Vinicius is causing trouble at Real.

In his statement on October 29, Vinicius apologized to everyone – teammates, coaching staff, fans, club – except the person his reaction was directed at. It was a subtle but clear detail, showing that Vinicius’s discontent was still there, despite his restrained words.

'Scapegoat'

Former Brazilian star Rivaldo then spoke up to defend Vinicius amid the controversy with coach Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid. With the experience of someone who has gone through similar problems, Rivaldo said that the 24-year-old star is becoming a "target" for the young captain to assert his authority in the dressing room.

"I don't know if there is anything personal between Vinicius and Alonso, but sometimes the coach chooses to have conflict with the most outstanding player to show off to the whole team," Rivaldo shared.

Vinicius seems to have become the object of Alonso's power. The implicit message from this coach is: 'If I can do it with Vini, I can do it with anyone else'.

According to Rivaldo, Alonso's move was strategic: targeting the "biggest star" to quickly restore order. However, this put Vinicius in a difficult position, especially when he was constantly "disciplined" despite being in good form.

"Vinicius' reaction was wrong, but I understand his anger," added the Barcelona legend. "He was the star of El Clasico, played brilliantly, and this is not the first time this has happened. Whether people like it or not, Vinicius is the best player in the world according to FIFA."

The incident became more tense when Vinicius refused to apologize to the coach after the match, causing public opinion to question the relationship between him and Alonso - who has only led Real Madrid for less than a season.

The Brazilian star caused controversy when he was substituted in the El Clasico match on October 26.

What is the solution for Real?

Is Xabi Alonso's desire to control the dressing room turning Vinicius into a victim? The answer probably lies with Real's board and Vinicius himself.

For now, it's best to let this issue rest, as Xabi Alonso has been handling it - no public criticism, no big deal. Both are in a key position to get Real Madrid back to the top.

At least this season, neither Alonso nor Vinicius can do it without the other. Marca believes they will both realise this at some point. Alonso raises the tactical level of the team – which will certainly help Vinicius as he develops.

The Brazilian is a smart guy and will figure it out in time. Vinicius' contract situation, once resolved, would ease the current tensions considerably.

Obviously, President Perez or the sporting directors at Real also have to step in to calm the situation. They need to make a breakthrough on Vinicius' contract situation, or resolve the player's future soon.

Remember that players often stay longer than their coaches. Real Madrid are no exception, despite reports that Vinicius wants to leave next summer. But there is no better destination than Real, and the Royal Club is unlikely to find a worthy replacement for Vinicius.

It's not a simple situation. But if the team keeps winning, things like this will automatically be pushed into the background.

Source: https://znews.vn/vinicius-la-nan-nhan-cho-tham-vong-cua-alonso-post1598254.html