Vinicius Junior Faces Growing Concerns as Support Within Real Madrid Wanes

• Vinicius Junior's attitude has faced scrutiny, with some at Real Madrid raising concerns about his focus and dedication to the team
• The Brazilian winger reportedly feels that his only source of protection at Real Madrid comes from manager Carlo Ancelotti
• Vinicius made a significant impact in Real Madrid's recent 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad, scoring one of the crucial goals

Vinicius Junior's commitment has reportedly come under scrutiny by some at Real Madrid, even after he found the net again in the victory over Real Sociedad.

The Brazilian showcased his talent by scoring in Real Madrid's 2-0 win against Real Sociedad on Saturday.

However, behind the scenes, things may not be as positive, with reports indicating that he is losing backing from within the club.

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Growing concerns about Vinicius at Real Madrid

Journalist Anton Meana reports that some within Los Blancos have questioned Vinicius' commitment, suggesting that his focus isn't entirely on football.

As the Brazilian gain's recognition as a budding fashion icon, it seems that his extracurricular pursuits are causing concern among the club's hierarchy.

The situation has escalated to the point where Vinicius feels that his only ally in Madrid is manager Carlo Ancelotti, per Goal.

The Italian manager has repeatedly defended Vinicius amid criticism, but the winger currently feels a lack of support from others.

What’s next for Vinicius?

Vinicius, who faced backlash for his celebration following his goal against Real Sociedad, will take the field on Tuesday as Real Madrid begins its Champions League title defence at home against VfB Stuttgart.

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Meanwhile, Football Espana reports that Real Madrid is considering a move for Barcelona target Nico Williams, who has a €58 million release clause.

Parting ways with Vinicius would be unexpected for Los Blancos, especially given his rising prominence as a key player in the fight against racism in football and his exceptional performances as one of the team's standout players last season.

Brazil fans slam Vinicius' display against Paraguay

Briefly News previously reported that Vinicius has been a key player for Real Madrid, but many feel he has yet to deliver a standout performance for his country that matches his club form.

While the dynamic winger showed some improvement in the second half against Paraguay last Monday, his efforts weren’t enough to help the Selecao secure a point away from home.

Angry Brazil fans lashed out at the 24-year-old after the match, criticising him for not stepping up to lead his team to victory. Some supporters even voiced their hopes that the Ballon d'Or frontrunner would miss out on the prestigious award due to his underwhelming performance.

Source: YEN.com.gh