Vinicius Under Pressure With Mourinho in Charge at Real Madrid

The Brazilian is going through a difficult spell, and a former player has warned what could happen if he fails to rediscover his best form.

The Bernabeu Is Starting to Lose Patience With Vinicius

Vinicius Junior is back under the spotlight at Real Madrid. The Brazilian has struggled to find his best form, and some of his recent performances have even been met with whistles from sections of the Santiago Bernabeu crowd, raising questions about his place in the team.

With Jose Mourinho now in charge, the situation carries even greater significance. The Portuguese coach must make difficult decisions in a squad packed with stars, and former goalkeeper Esteban Suarez believes Vinicius knows his status alone will not guarantee him a place in the starting XI.

“Vinicius is smart and he doesn't throw his hands up. He knows his enemy isn't Xabi Alonso. He knows Mourinho will take him out and there will be people applauding. There are people who can't wait for Vinicius not to play,” Esteban said on Onda Cero's Radioestadio Noche.

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A Strong Warning About Mourinho

Esteban believes Mourinho will have no problem dropping the Brazilian if he feels that is the best decision for Real Madrid.

“Mourinho isn't going to stay quiet. He might make mistakes, but I think if he has to take Vinicius out...” he said.

The former goalkeeper also believes some of the people around Vinicius may have done him a disservice by defending his actions too often.

“A lot of people have hurt Vinicius by praising and excusing too many of the things he's done,” Esteban added.

Mbappe Adds Even More Pressure on Vinicius

Another factor that has changed the situation is Kylian Mbappe. The Frenchman now commands much of the sporting and media attention at Real Madrid while Vinicius attempts to rediscover his best form.

“Everyone talks about Mbappe, everyone is starting to question him and they're whistling him. I don't know if he'll have the character to overcome it,” Esteban said of Vinicius.

For now, Mourinho has not announced any decision regarding the Brazilian, and Esteban's comments represent his own assessment of the situation. But with pressure from the Bernabeu, Mbappe's growing prominence and fierce competition within the squad, Vinicius will once again have to deliver his response on the field.

Key Takeaways

Vinicius is going through a difficult spell and has been whistled by sections of the Bernabeu crowd.
Esteban Suarez believes Mourinho could drop him if he feels the Brazilian's performances are not good enough.
Kylian Mbappe's prominence has changed the attacking dynamic as Vinicius looks to rediscover his best form.