Alonso responded to the news about Vinicius's departure

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso commented on the possibility of Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior leaving the team. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

Earlier, there were reports about the player's potential departure during the January transfer window. Alonso emphasized that he is very pleased with Vinicius and satisfied with his current performance.

He expressed that he understands well what it feels like to be a substitute on the field as a player. Vinicius has appeared in six matches across all competitions this new season, scoring two goals and providing two assists.

The coach asked the player to continue his work and put in even more effort, as the season has just begun. Vinicius's activity is important for the team, and there are positive views within the club regarding his future.