Real Madrid very worried about Vinicius Junior

The physical condition of some players, including Vinicius Junior, is starting to worry internally on the Madrid side.

It’s been a great week for Real Madrid. A hard-fought qualification for the Champions League semifinals secured on the pitch at Manchester City, followed by a victory against their arch-rivals Barcelona in the Clasico on Sunday night, effectively sealing La Liga. A week that delighted Madrid fans and players alike.

But it’s also a week that has left its mark. Indeed, the extension against the Cityzens, followed by the intense match against Barcelona, has tired some players. A situation that is causing some concern internally, especially with the Champions League and the clash against Bayern on the horizon. For example, during the second leg against City, the players were physically less fresh than expected and what is typically seen with the Merengues at this stage of the season. As Relevo explains, this is particularly the case for Vinicius Junior.

Real Madrid is taking measures

It’s no coincidence that Carlo Ancelotti substituted him during the Clasico 15 minutes before the end, with the score at 2-2. Unprecedented this season, as the Brazilian is accustomed to playing full games, and depriving the team’s number one offensive asset when seeking victory might seem curious. But Ancelotti knows he must manage the former Flamengo player carefully, as he appears very fatigued in Madrid. The Italian’s staff aims to carefully manage his playing time so he arrives in good shape for the Bayern match. It’s also reported that the medical staff regularly conducts blood tests to monitor the players’ condition and anticipate any potential dips in form.

Training sessions have also been very short in recent weeks to preserve the players, with nine games still to play in case the Merengues qualify for the Champions League final. Fortunately, Carlo Ancelotti will be able to rotate the squad a bit in La Liga to ensure his players arrive in the best possible condition for this thrilling double-header against Bayern Munich.