Brazil: Vinicius Jr's form is causing serious concern

The Real Madrid winger is causing concern

World 26 September 2026 at 06:29

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Brazil: Vinicius Jr's form is causing serious concern

At the start of this season, Vinicius Jr is going through a difficult period. Far from his best level with Real Madrid, the Brazilian forward disappointed once again in his latest appearance for Brazil against Australia.

According to information from Sport, the physical and technical form of Vinicius Jr is now causing genuine concern within the Madrid club. Some even believe that the player “is no longer the same.” His numerous technical errors and poor decisions have reignited criticism of a player who appears to have lost the explosiveness and efficiency that were his strengths, particularly in 2024.

🔴 𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗨 𝗗𝗘 𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗨𝗦 𝗝𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗘̀𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗘́𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗗 ! 😬

Son état de forme physique et technique préoccupe le club, où certains jugent qu'il n'est plus le même.

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The situation is all the more concerning because José Mourinho is reportedly now seriously considering reducing his playing time. The Portuguese coach mainly criticizes his lack of defensive commitment.

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Joshua SOSSOU

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As a sports fan, and particularly a football fan, I've been putting my writing talent to good use for a number of years now to promote African talent and the continent's football in general. On Foot Africa, enjoy reading each of my lines.