Real Madrid growing concerned over star winger’s physical and technical decline – report

Real Madrid is increasingly worried about star winger Vinicius Jr.'s physical and technical decline, according to a report by SPORT. The Brazilian has scored just once in eight matches this season and his physical sharpness and technical level have been called into question. The partnership between Vinicius and Kylian Mbappe, expected to create one of Europe's most dangerous attacking duos, has yet to deliver as Madrid had hoped.

The duo's overlap frequently leads to problems for the team's balance in attack, and their defensive contributions have also become a concern. Reports claim that Vinicius' form is deteriorating at a rate that makes it difficult to sustain previous justifications for his struggles. Real Madrid's management is considering Vinicius' place in the team, and the coach has already shown his displeasure by removing him early in matches, potentially leaving him on the bench.

The report also suggests that Vinicius' recent international performance against Australia, marked by technical errors and physical condition issues, has not alleviated the situation. Despite this, there is still time for Vinicius to turnaround his performance, but Real Madrid need to see a response from their most expensive attacking investment soon.