Real Madrid fans have been eager to see more more of summer signing Vinicius Junior, who Julen Lopetegui had used only sparingly, and Santiago Solari, formerly the Brazilian's coach at Real Madrid Castilla, could be the man to give him a chance.

Solari secured a 4-0 Copa del Rey win over Melilla on Wednesday in his first match since taking over as interim head coach following Julen Lopetegui's dismissal.

Vinicius Junior impressed in that victory and has been tipped to play in Saturday's LaLiga clash with Real Valladolid.

And Solari, who is set to stay on in his first-team role this weekend as a full-time appointment is yet to be made, suggested he is willing to give several youngsters a chance to impress.

"He [Vinicius] is one more member of the squad and everyone has to be there to be a first-team choice," said Solari, who has been Madrid's Castilla boss since 2016. "They're all good and each one can offer their own contribution.

"For me, it's simple: time and playing. He needs to play to build experience and with experience he'll become a better footballer. We all see the talent he has.

"The 'B' at this club is the Castilla, and the 'A' is Real Madrid. There are never indispensable players because you have injuries, losses of form...

"There are players here who have survived many battles and won them, but there are also young footballers with a lot of talent."