Mourinho maintains unwavering faith in Real Madrid superstar despite his poor form - report
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho continues to express confidence in winger Vinicius Junior despite the player's poor start to the season. The coaching staff is currently exploring tactical adjustments to help the Brazilian forward regain his form.
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Vinicius Junior may be enduring one of his most difficult starts to a season at Real Madrid, with the Brazilian looking like a pale shadow of his former self.
However, his position in Jose Mourinho's starting line-up remains secure. The Portuguese manager continues to believe in the Brazilian and is determined to help him rediscover his best form.
According to AS , Mourinho considers Vinicius an essential part of his attacking system.
Rather than questioning his place in the team, the coaching staff are exploring tactical adjustments that could help the winger become more influential.
The numbers highlight just how difficult the opening weeks have been.
Vinicius has managed only one goal and three assists in his first eight matches, representing his poorest start to a season since the pandemic .
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