Vinicius has been in the spotlight all season. The end of the league, the arrival of Xabi Alonso and possible signings for the team have overshadowed the Brazilian star, but as soon as the ball started rolling, he was back in the center of attention.
The match against Al-Hilal showed that nothing has changed with the Brazilian: same attitude, same bad habits, and same poor image that have led him to be in a precarious situation, because many people around the club and many sectors of Madridismo have grown tired of him and do not believe he will improve. Florentino is waiting for the bombshell. Vinicius does not change
It is said that it is difficult for people to change, that they can mold their behavior for the outside world. In the case of Vinicius, neither is true. The match against Al-Hilal was once again a reflection of a player who seems to only look out for himself, who only seeks to make plays and be the center of attention, and who does not seem to care about the team at all.
He was once again the center of attention every time he got the ball on his wing, which is the only thing that reminds us of the more involved Vinicius at Real Madrid, but he once again displayed attitudes that are tiring even for the most patient fans. He lost balls by not playing as part of the team and protested plays for no reason, which seems like an excuse for not defending every time he loses the ball.
Josep Pederol’s harshest criticism
One of the harshest criticisms he has received has been from Josep Pederol on Chiringuito. The journalist was very harsh with the Brazilian and does not rule out that Real Madrid will make a move for a possible sale.
“The criticism is not aimed at Xabi Alonso. Ancelotti is trending because he is the image of Madrid, which has not improved as we expected. The players who continue to do nothing are being criticized, that Vinícius is still on vacation. Xabi Alonso is being asked to be the best on the first day, to be disciplined and to give anyone who needs it a dressing down. We have to start giving a dressing down to the players who are permanently on vacation. The transfer market is open and even if you’re very good… Vinícius or whoever, the market closes on August 30… Sell him! Sell them all!”
Vinicius’ departure from Real Madrid
Vinicius‘ departure is an option that many would welcome, but it will not be easy. Real Madrid, with Florentino at the helm, will not make a move to let the player go, even if they wanted to sell him. However, they would be open to a possible sale if a significant offer came in for him during the summer.
The footballer asked to renew his contract and be the highest paid player, and Florentino, for the moment, has said no. The footballer still has two seasons left and there will be time to discuss his future later, but now it is time to rebuild the team, because there are players, but there is no team, and the first ones to set an example are the stars, and Vinicius is far from being an example to any of his teammates.
Football is back, and so are the ghosts of Vinicius. He is a far cry from the player he once was, and Madrid fans are growing tired of him, not only because of his play, but also because of his attitude, which is well below what is expected of a player of his stature at Real Madrid. He does not seem to care much about the team; it seems as if he is already on vacation and that this tournament is irrelevant to him, a tournament that Real Madrid, as an institution, has taken very seriously.