Vinicius Jr no longer feels 'untouchable' - so what's going on?
Summary
The article discusses tensions between Vinicius Jr, a Brazilian soccer player, and Real Madrid's manager Xabi Alonso. Vinicius has expressed frustration about feeling less important in the team under Alonso's structured approach compared to the freedom he had before. The club still sees Vinicius as important and wants to renew his contract.Key Facts
- Vinicius Jr showed frustration during a match against Barcelona when substituted, hinting at tensions with coach Xabi Alonso.
- The tension started around the Club World Cup match when Alonso did not start Vinicius, leading to feelings of discontent.
- Vinicius felt more important and free under previous manager Carlo Ancelotti compared to Alonso's structured style.
- Xabi Alonso believes in a disciplined football style and emphasizes team structure over individual play.
- Vinicius apologized to fans without directly addressing the tension with Alonso.
- Real Madrid's future plans prioritize Kylian Mbappe, affecting Vinicius's feeling of importance within the team.
- The club wants to extend Vinicius's contract until 2030, though negotiations were paused by the player.
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