One of the major talking points at Real Madrid throughout this season has been Vinicius Junior, who has only played 12 minutes with the first team and who has been playing most weeks with Castilla, the B team.
The 18-year-old has revealed that he was one of the ones calling for opportunities with the B team, as he'd rather play third-tier football than no competitive football.
"I did pre-season with the first team aware that I could end up playing with the B team," he said in an interview.
"I asked to play there if I wasn't going to be considered because it's better than staying at home.
"This was to allow myself to adapt to the style of play and to adapt to the setting, getting used to everything that a player needs."
Most recently, he scored in a 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo B, although he was also sent off and will be suspended this weekend.
Fesabdltyz
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I bet you if any team at a lower level decides to buy Vinicius Jr. in January, Real would soon regret. Young players who are really good would better think of joining teams where they can be sure to play and show their talent
Fesabdltyz
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Someone just mentioned class and experience are needed of a player to be part of Real Madrid A team, referring to probably Vinicius Jr. lack of experience. My question now is “Does Real have now TOO MUCH class and experience causing them to be in 7th place in LaLiga? Had Barca been like Real, they wouldn’t now benefit from the touch of Arthur. Is of any use to a team like Real to buy Vinicius Jr. and to not give him an opportunity where the so-called “class and experienced” players like Benzema and co offer LESS than nothing in the front? How old was Messi when he was given an opportunity with the A team, wasn’t he 18 as well? I do not wish Real bad luck, for I love football too much to do that. But, in my humble view, coaches like Lutepegui (whatever his name is) with no plan B shouldn’t be coaching teams like Real. Casemiro wouldn’t now be playing such a pivotal role in Real had Zidane been as stupid of a coach as Lutopegui..... I don’t wish Real bad luck. But, in my humble view, coaches like Lutopegui (whatever his name is)
The_Bishop
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That's good move
Primeclean0007
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I think Arthur will like to taste Vinicius if the will let him play because Assensio is in trouble already.
hadbcipstz
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the coach is destroying real Madrid for other teams like Barcelona to take over
Deplmnorty
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Lopetiqui is not a good coach hw can be left out a good player like that not playing?
Including Bezima 90 minutes?
Vikram95
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he needs to some time to get accustomed to real Madrid . The way hes playing I'm pretty sure that come next season he'll be a starter and will offer so much to our team
Heunot
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i remember when people were shouting that he is coming to replace CR7 and he is better than him yet even in the B team he can't play 60 mins...😂😂😂 you guys should RESPECT CRISTIANO RONALDO cause he is a legend and can't be compared to those small kids..
You are not talking about the same Castilla or the same Vinicius Jr coz that kid has played every minute and so far scored more than 4 goals for them
Taedilsuz
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He is a great player that do not need to be rush n he can become a ballon dor winner one day a real Madrid.
Syz
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he will get his chance next week after sacking lopetegui.
Lozabcdpt
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he is far better than most of the players in the front. at least he knows how to dripple. the coach is not able to decide.
Madacm
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realmadrid coach lopetegui is not playing vinicius Jr because he want to play Spanish players ? he has turn realmadrid to Spanish national team
That’s the only reason why he’s still not playing with the regular team
Wukilmnz
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Vinicius Jr is not yet ready for the A team & he had little struggles at first even at Castilla due to difference in style of football from what is obtained in Brazil, but he's fast adapting and it may not be long before he is fully promoted
Demar_Bling
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realmadrid coach lopetegui is not playing vinicius Jr because he want to play Spanish players ? he has turn realmadrid to Spanish national team
Think I was the only who see it Sighz
Riyabemopy
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realmadrid coach lopetegui is not playing vinicius Jr because he want to play Spanish players ? he has turn realmadrid to Spanish national team
brio-jm
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jumping into real Madrid team now is impossible for junior because real Madrid require class and experience, which the young man have to go and build for himself before thinking of real team A
renacdstuz
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he need more time
Libertking
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i remember when people were shouting that he is coming to replace CR7 and he is better than him yet even in the B team he can't play 60 mins...😂😂😂 you guys should RESPECT CRISTIANO RONALDO cause he is a legend and can't be compared to those small kids..
but he didn't play for man-u B😂😂
Hancelmo
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let us know no one can compare jr or mar to cr7
SFhilani
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i remember when people were shouting that he is coming to replace CR7 and he is better than him yet even in the B team he can't play 60 mins...😂😂😂 you guys should RESPECT CRISTIANO RONALDO cause he is a legend and can't be compared to those small kids..
CR also start as a sub and was a kid when he got to man u
yascdlpz
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I had Jr on my Football Manager game and he performed very well for me at too levels of football. Real Madrid should hold onto this prospect!
Bandiken
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I don't understand Real Madrid, buying a talented young player like Vicinus Jr to make him play in team B and instead play a player like Mariano Diaz who prevail in the League 1 which is the weakest league. Perez and Lopetegui are really nuts
Libertking
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i remember when people were shouting that he is coming to replace CR7 and he is better than him yet even in the B team he can't play 60 mins...😂😂😂 you guys should RESPECT CRISTIANO RONALDO cause he is a legend and can't be compared to those small kids..
Itz_mansul05
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yh dats right bro
DoggyDog-oDawg
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Poor Vini, he'll miss the whole 2 mins Lopetegui would give him at the end
Ikr it’s a sad day
DoggyDog-oDawg
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He got expeled while playling for the Castilla. 2nd yellow for diving. First El Classico without Messi and Vinicius
Yo he literally is Ronaldo’s perfect replacement
DoggyDog-oDawg
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Lopetiqui is not a good coach hw can be left out a good player like that not playing?
Young talents are always a bit overrated. He can blossom into a great player but everybody in the first XI deserves to be there more than him.
Peyadkmrt
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I haven’t seen any of his game, but I think he is a good player. He should be given a chance.
Nigeria5950943
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who will Vincicus Jr took his or position at the Santiago Beanabeau??
Bisonn
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He got expeled while playling for the Castilla. 2nd yellow for diving. First El Classico without Messi and Vinicius
Ever_D
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I think he's right. better keep in shape then to be on the bench
miublps
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that coach must go.
Deplmnorty
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Lopetiqui is not a good coach hw can be left out a good player like that not playing?
kookiss
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He got expeled while playling for the Castilla. 2nd yellow for diving. First El Classico without Messi and Vinicius
Isaacsoner
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Poor Vini, he'll miss the whole 2 mins Lopetegui would give him at the end
lover2
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Will Valverde play? He seemed to breathe new life into the team when he came in yesterday.
Melancholy
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Even on a day when their defence plays well, their defence just isn't super aggressive and hard tackling.
airborne
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Like 99% He wasn't gonna play anyway, but as insane as it sounds, I would let him play like 30 minutes vs Barca if we are down a goal.
segeacion
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Gonna be tough next year when him and Rodrygo have to share that. A minute each for the young ones lol
zuwablmo
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wise decision