The Vinicius Jr. case has exploded after the defeat of Real Madrid against Valencia and there are more and more sectors of the fans and the board that do not hide their tiredness and discomfort with the player. Until recently, his attitude and bad behavior were overshadowed by footballing performances that few on the planet could criticize, but it seems that his magic has run out and he is already starting to hear whistles at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Vinicius, a season in the spotlight
Vinicius Jr. has spent years under close scrutiny, especially by fans and critics of the footballer. His constant lack of respect for fans and rivals has aroused the ire of millions of fans. However, Real Madrid defended the footballer, his game eclipsed everything, and with good reason, but he also had a commitment to the team that this year seems to have disappeared.
Vinicus Jr. is not performing at the expected level this season. You only have to look at the numbers to see that they are far from last season’s, without going any further, but those who watch Real Madrid’s matches assiduously can see a footballer who tries hard, but things do not work out for him. He missed the last two penalties in decisive matches, against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League and against Valencia in Real Madrid’s first defeat at the Santiago Bernabéu this season.
But his poor play is not the reason why the fans are complaining about him, the poor play has been the straw that has broken the camel’s back, which has been filling up for some time. His attitude both on and off the pitch is tiring, as are his constant exits from the game due to protests, clashes with referees, with rival fans, his interviews criticizing Spain and, above all, his lack of commitment to the collective and defensive play with the team. The bad play has been the trigger for everything to blow up, but it is not, by any means, what has lit the flame.
Vinicius’s pretensions
From various sectors of the Valdebebas offices and part of the white fans, they consider that he “has gotten too big for his boots”. Especially after losing the Ballon d’Or and seeing how the whole world of football cried out about the injustice of not receiving it, and after the dizzying offer he received from Saudi Arabia, 1 billion for 5 years. This offer has made Real Madrid reconsider his position, asking to be the highest paid player on the squad. From that moment on, Vinicius began to fade.
The footballer seems to have lost focus of what is really important, his performance on the pitch, and his reaction, drop by drop, seems to come late and wrong. In the semi-final of the Copa del Rey it was Carlo Ancelotti who called him to order, he reacted and led Real Madrid to the final, but against Valencia, when the team was playing for half the league, he was missing again. And the public let him know their displeasure.
Vinicius among the best in the world
At Real Madrid there is no one who doubts Vinicius’ quality, they know he can be a decisive player, he already has been, but what matters most at the white temple is the commitment of the footballers, to see them fight to the last drop, and that is not what they are seeing.
Vinicius should know that the best players in the history of football have played for Real Madrid, they have left, and the team has continued to win and win. And there are many who say that Real Madrid play better football when the Brazilian is not on the pitch. There is more commitment from everyone and there are no distractions outside of the game. And the directors are the first to put the team before the players, and drastic decisions about their future are not ruled out.
Vinicius must change his attitude to win back a tired white fanbase. Nobody doubts that his football will return.