Xabi Alonso: Vinicius plays on the left wing or in the center
The head coach of Madrid's "Real" football club, Xabi Alonso, answered a question about Vinicius Junior. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
The Brazilian player started in the main lineup in the match against "Juventus" in the Round of 16. The match ended with a 1:0 victory for the Madrid team.
The 24-year-old player played the entire game but did not record a goal or assist. Alonso said about Vinicius's position: he can play on the left wing or in the center of the attack. It depends on the game, he will play in the position that is needed.
That is, his position changes according to the coach's tactical plan. Vinicius Junior scored one goal and provided one assist in four matches of the Club World Cup. This statistic shows his contribution to the team.
Alonso considers this experienced player an important member of the team and aims to make effective use of his abilities in the future. Vinicius will continue to play a significant role in "Real's" attacking line as a young and talented player.
