Didac Aguirre Vini and Rodrygo have already been informed, change of roles with Xabi
The important decision Xabi Alonso has made regarding the positions of Vinicius Júnior and Rodrygo Goes
This season has brought interesting changes to the roles of Vinícius and Rodrygo at Real Madrid. The former Santos player, who had performed on the right wing for years, has been placed by Xabi on the left flank. According to information from the newspaper AS, rotations between Vinícius and Rodrygo are expected to increase competitiveness.
Vinícius, who had been the undisputed master of the left wing, will now have to compete against Rodrygo for a starting spot. Despite the relevance of the former Flamengo player, Xabi has already made it clear that he doesn't hesitate to bench him. The match against Oviedo was proof of this, with Vinícius starting from the bench.
According to what we know at Defensa Central, Xabi has made this decision to get the best out of both players. A choice that may be correct given the level of Vinícius and Rodrygo during last season. Although both have been essential for Real Madrid, their performance last campaign left much to be desired.
Xabi Alonso's plan
Scoring 22 goals and providing 19 assists last season, it seems that Vinícius had another great year at Real Madrid. Unfortunately for the player, this wasn't the case due to his second half of the season. Despite his numbers, Vinícius failed to show up in the most important matches, which raised several doubts.
Rodrygo Goes went through a similar situation, with the 24-year-old winger having a poor season. With just 14 goals and 11 assists, Rodrygo wasn't the decisive player of previous campaigns. Although some rumors emerged about a possible departure during the summer, the player kept his loyalty to Real Madrid.
Despite the criticism both received, Xabi Alonso fully trusts them for this season. Knowing that Rodrygo's natural position is left winger, Xabi aims to maximize his potential. His rotations are also a great decision given the long and demanding season the entire team will play.
The return of the Brazilian stars
This rotation has already started to show its results at the beginning of the season. Rodrygo, although he hasn't scored yet, is more comfortable playing on the left. Meanwhile, since Vinícius doesn't have a guaranteed starting spot, he has made sure to prove his worth with 2 goals and 1 assist in the first 3 matches.
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