Vinicius Junior faces criticism over declining Real Madrid form

Spanish journalist Miguel Serrano has criticized the recent performance of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior, suggesting the Brazilian player has struggled to maintain his usual influence following a recent contract extension.

Serrano noted that during the team’s 1-0 defeat against Betis, Vinicius showed limited impact, despite earning a penalty that was subsequently missed by Kylian Mbappé and providing an assist for a goal that was disallowed due to offside. The journalist argued that the player’s recent contract signing may have had a negative effect on his commitment, noting a decrease in sprinting, dribbling efficiency, and overall effort.

Furthermore, Serrano criticized manager José Mourinho for allegedly protecting certain key players. He called for Mourinho to stop treating certain players as ‘untouchables’ and suggested that Vinicius should be benched when his performance is subpar, regardless of his status within the squad.