Real Madrid emerged victorious from the trap set for it in San Sebastián, playing with one less player for more than 60 minutes. In the end, victory was achieved against Real Sociedad, keeping its unbeaten record in LaLiga and winning by the narrowest margin: 2-1. After the match, Jorge D'Alessandro spoke, a former coach who has long been one of the most famous panelists on El Chiringuito.
1 Pointed Out In Real Madrid
Through his X account, Jorge D'Alessandro showed his concern for one of the most important footballers in Real Madrid. "Crack, I'm the one analyzing you, I'm not shooting against you," the Argentine began.
"WATCH OUT, I'm starting to worry about your level of play. You don't get past anyone, you don't take risks, you don't dribble!!!!!!! VINÍCIUS JR react NOW," D'Alessandro concluded.
The El Chiringuito panelist has plenty of reasons to show his concern for Vinícius Júnior. Once again, he had a weak performance, in which he didn't get past anyone or create danger in attack. Since Mbappé arrived last season, his level has dropped and that is especially worrying at Real Madrid.
In fact, Vinícius Júnior didn't finish the match at Anoeta, being substituted by Xabi Alonso who was trying to find balance with one less player on the field. The Brazilian didn't take it very well, but he ended up understanding that, once again, he had been at a low level and deserved to come off.
Low Performance
Vinícius Júnior's start to the season is raising more doubts than certainties at Real Madrid under Xabi Alonso. The Brazilian has played the first four official matches of the campaign, in which he has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist. These numbers show some contribution, but they don't hide the reality... His performance on the field is far from that of the footballer who was once in the conversation for the Ballon d'Or.
Vinícius remains a game-changing player because of his ability to beat defenders, but at the start of this season, he looks less incisive, struggling to win one-on-ones and making more erratic decisions. Xabi Alonso has chosen him as a key piece of the white attack, but the Brazilian isn't making as much of a difference as was desired.
The Challenge Of Getting The Best Vinícius Júnior Back
At Real Madrid, they understand that it's only a matter of time before Vinícius Júnior returns to his usual level. The Brazilian has always been a footballer capable of sudden bursts, able to string together several decisive matches that completely change the team's dynamic. In Valdebebas, they trust that adapting to Xabi Alonso's ideas will soon allow him to regain the confidence and winning instinct that made him a global star.
The demands at Santiago Bernabéu are at their highest, and Vinícius knows it: he needs to step up to become Real Madrid's offensive leader again.