The Brazilian forward has an opportunity to thrive in the absence of a Belgian team-mate, with his lack of goals not considered to be a problem
Vinicius Junior is “just wonderful”, says Real Madrid legend Emilio Butragueno, with the Brazilian forward considered to boast “great potential”.
The Blancos bought into that when luring the 19-year-old away from Flamengo.
He was initially eased into the fold at the Santiago Bernabeu, but is now closing in on 50 competitive appearances for the Liga giants.
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It has been suggested that a loan move elsewhere may aid his development, amid fierce competition for places in the Spanish capital, but he retains the full support of Zinedine Zidane.