International breaks always create anxiety for top European clubs, and Real Madrid is no exception. The Spanish giants are reportedly keeping a very close eye on the physical workload and form of their talismanic winger, Vinícius Júnior, as he assumes a heavy leadership role for the Brazilian national squad.
Managing Minutes and Expectations
With crucial La Liga and Champions League fixtures waiting immediately after the break, Carlo Ancelotti’s coaching staff is hoping their star attacker avoids injury. Vini Jr. is currently playing some of the best football of his career, and Real Madrid’s ambitions for a domestic and European double are heavily tied to his explosive pace and elite dribbling remaining fully intact for the club run-in.
