Enrique Sanz They reveal the reason behind Vini's slump and good news: Xabi Alonso can fix it
The Brazilian is going through a physical slump, and Xabi Alonso is going to prepare a preseason tailored to his conditions
Vinicius hasn't shined as desired in recent months. His performance has been inconsistent and, in many matches, concerning. However, there is already a possible explanation and the best part is that it has a solution.
According to Edu Aguirre on El Chiringuito, the problem could be physical, something Xabi Alonso already has on his radar.
Aguirre's reflection was clear and forceful: "I want to attribute this slump to the fact that physically he's not well. Because the Vinicius from the Champions League comebacks would wear out PSG, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City in extra time. He made the opposing full-backs always have to be substituted. He would take on defenders a thousand times, maybe he would get past them five hundred, but every minute he would take on defenders and make runs. The Vinicius now isn't just not dribbling, he's not making runs, he's asking to be substituted against Atlético de Madrid, asking to be substituted against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, asking to be substituted the other day against Juventus in the Club World Cup. I want to think that since physically he can't do it, mentally he can't either"
Xabi Alonso's plan: recover the best Vinicius
According to Defensa Central, Xabi Alonso is aware of the Brazilian's slump. Meanwhile, he is already working to reverse it.
The new Real Madrid coach plans to modify the team's physical preparation. Especially in what affects the wingers and explosive players like Vini.
The change will affect the model imposed by Antonio Pintus, which was more focused on overall endurance and strong musculature.
Xabi wants something different: a more individualized approach, tailored to the specific conditions of each player. Especially for those who need speed, agility, and the ability to unbalance the opposition.
Personalized preparation to take on defenders more and better
Vinicius needs to become that player again who can break through on every play, punishing the opposition minute after minute.
To achieve this, Xabi is opting for less heavy muscle building and more focus on explosiveness.
His goal is to recover the unstoppable Vinicius who dazzled on the great European nights.
If the problem was physical, as Edu Aguirre suggests, the Brazilian may be very close to returning to his best version. Good news for Real Madrid and bad news for its rivals.
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