Contract extension or release.
Real Madrid is beginning a new chapter with Habi Alonso as coach. It’s symbolic that, at the same time, questions are multiplying regarding the future of one of the leaders of the “creamy” Vinisius. For the club, the need to decide the Brazilian’s importance to the team and whether it’s worth developing the project with him.
Tactical puzzle. Easier to refuse than to solve.
There are enough changes in Real Madrid’s system, since a new coach has arrived with his vision. Habi Alonso wants players with versatility, performance, and discipline, so they are ready to switch between projects without compromising the quality of play. Fundamental changes are taking place in the attacking lineup.
Arda Guller and Gonzalo Garcia have struck a chord with the lineup. In the former, the Spanish manager sees the link between the defense and the attacking group. Guleler has started to get much more practice and, it seems, the new season will also start early. As for Garcia, he is a hardworking student of “creamy”, who was revealed at the Club World Championship. The striker has shown precisely the qualities that Alonso needs: performance and hard work. He worked well with the ball and did not disdain in the black work.
Now, Real Madrid has even more players who deserve a starting spot. And if the situation with Guller affects Vini in the slightest, then Garcia’s progress will directly affect him. There are too many players ready to make a difference in the attack. There’s a superior attacker in Mbappe, Garcia, and Vinisius without reserve. It’s clear that Gonzalo can be kept on the bench as a young and inexperienced player. But, firstly, this is for the time being. The game will go on – and ignoring the pupil simply won’t work. Secondly, this is damaging to the effectiveness of Alonso’s team. Gonzalo is ready to plow without the ball, takes on a large volume. He may lack talent, but with him “creamy” will be much clearly implemented by the facilities. At the same time, Kilian and Vinisius cannot be on the field at the same time, because the synchronization in the attack is completely disrupted, the balance disappears. Hence the dilemma. The difficult path is to find a way to integrate the entire trio at the start so as not to lose attacking potential. Given that Real Madrid currently plays without a winger, it’s impossible to imagine. Yes, and if you return to a 4-3-3, someone will have to play in the uncomfortable right wing position (Vini and Kilian are used to playing on the left). And this is the potential discontent of the stars. The simplest thing is to make Gonzalo the main striker, move Kilian to the left, and the Brazilian is freed up by the Brazilian. This way, you won’t have to solve the imbalance problem and do any educational work or persuade people to play in this position. There are relatively few reasons for the difficult path.
Alonso is building a commanding position, Vini’s character is an obstacle.
Alonso has already tried to take a difficult path.
Club Chemist World His result was indicative. As mentioned, in the semi-final againstParis Sen-Zhermen The Brazilian was released to the right flank, Kilian played on the left, and Gongsalo Garcia moved into the striker position. Vinisius remained dissatisfied with his role in this match. Playing in this position caused him discomfort. Alonso is a coach with a well-formed philosophy. From his first days at Real Madrid, he began demanding discipline from everyone, without exception. Everyone should train defensively and that everything is practiced equally; there are no untouchables. When the Brazilian lost on the pitch in the first round against Al-Khilyal, Alonso called him in to talk, asking him to work on interacting with his teammates on the pitch and not to fall out of the pressing structure, and not to avoid working without the ball.
After the talk, Real Madrid beat Pachuk and beat Red Bull Salzburg, and Vinisius said he was happy to change the team’s game. It was clear that all of this was temporary. The euphoria would last during the game, but as soon as difficulties arose, all of Vinisius’s joy would disappear. At that moment, Real Madrid stole from
Paris Sen-Zhermen The team could do nothing, and then an insider appeared to express the player’s displeasure. If the winger’s willingness to follow the coach’s ideas evaporated as soon as he was placed in an uncomfortable environment and as soon as the problems began, Alonso is certainly not on the right track. Vini will then become a threat to the atmosphere in the locker room.Previously, the scandal-prone team was more beneficial than the bad, but the situation is changing.
These fears don’t arise out of thin air. After all, the Brazilian has long been saddled with a controversial reputation as a scandalmonger on the pitch, constantly getting under his skin. He’s an unpleasant character for both opposing players and referees. He also constantly talks about racism—a concept that fans resent because of his provocations. Referees on the pitch are therefore afraid to do anything about him.
It’s clear that this could lead to frequent on-field conflicts, disqualification, or excessive attention. But for “creamy,” it’s not so scary; there were more advantages to the winger’s actions. They received an additional advantage in the game, and he’s a brilliant media asset that is regularly discussed.
All this is until the moment when the player’s shortcomings turn against their own. And now, this situation is justifiable. Alonso wants to find a balance and moves Vini into an uncomfortable position, making him work without the ball, more actively searching for free areas, and requiring discipline. On top of that, there are the new contract negotiations and the situation with Mbappe.
Before his arrival, Vinisius was the team’s main star. After Kilian’s transfer, that status had to be divided. The Frenchman was also offered a substantial signing bonus and a salary of €30 million per year. And now, when the line is reached with the Brazilian, he has demanded the same €30 million. In this context, negotiations have ceased.
That’s it. All love for the club evaporates as soon as the sensitive ego is frozen. Belief in coaching ideas disappears as soon as they put the Brazilian in this awkward position. Real would be better off selling the winger. But the right time for that was earlier, last summer and this winter. Now, with one year left on the current contract, you’ll either have to accept a discount or even release the player for free. Or maybe you should take a chance and extend it. Suddenly, Vinisius and Alonso will find common ground. This is an extremely difficult question for Florentino Peres.
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