Real Madrid star attacker will start on bench against Mallorca; will feature if needed
Real Madrid star attacker will start on bench against Mallorca; will feature if needed Real Madrid are expected to take a cautious approach with Vinicius Jr. ahead of their upcoming clash against Mallorca, with the winger unlikely to feature from the start. The update comes from journalist Marcos Benito in El Chiringuito TV , who has indicated that the Brazilian forward will begin the match on the bench.
The decision appears to be a preventive measure rather than a forced absence, with the club keen to carefully manage his physical condition after a demanding international break. What happened to Vinicius? Vinicius’ situation comes from his recent involvement with Brazil.
During the break, he completed a full 90 minutes in a friendly defeat to France, but concerns emerged shortly after when he reported discomfort in his thigh . As a precaution, he underwent medical tests, which fortunately did not reveal any serious injury. However, Real Madrid’s medical staff and coaching team have not taken the situation lightly.
Vinicius Jr. will be rested against Mallorca. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Following the scans, Vinicius was kept out of one of the subsequent training sessions, opting instead to remain in the gym to focus on recovery work.
Interestingly, despite those concerns, the Brazilian still featured in his national team’s next outing, playing a role in a 3-1 victory over Croatia. That appearance, combined with his already heavy workload this season, has only strengthened Madrid’s resolve to manage his minutes more carefully. Under Alvaro Arbeloa, there is a clear emphasis on protecting key players during crucial phases of the season.