Vinícius Júnior went after Xabi Alonso following his second time on the bench: 'I'm going to...'

The situation of Vinícius Júnior at Real Madrid has changed radically since he lost the Ballon d'Or at the last moment.

That disappointment marked a turning point in his confidence, and little by little the Brazilian has been losing prominence in the team.

Not even his ability to unbalance in attack has helped him avoid criticism. Above all, because Xabi Alonso insists that all his footballers get involved in defensive tasks. This is not exactly the Brazilian's strong suit.

The contract renewal hasn't helped make the atmosphere any calmer either. His salary demands, close to those of Kylian Mbappé, created tension with Florentino Pérez.

On top of that, there is a lack of chemistry with the French star, who seems more comfortable linking up with Rodrygo.

All of this has led to Vinícius losing his place in the starting line-up in two official matches this season, something that until recently seemed unthinkable.

Rumors about his relationship with Xabi Alonso

As expected, this situation has given rise to multiple rumors.

Some suggest that the relationship between Xabi Alonso and Vinícius is not the best. In addition, it is clear that the coach doesn't hesitate to leave him out if he believes the team will benefit.

Others claim that the real problem lies in the confidence lost over the past few months, during which the Brazilian hasn't shown the same spark as before.

The truth is that being benched has been a hard blow for the player. However, the most striking thing is the way he has decided to face it.

Instead of showing frustration or giving up, Vinícius has chosen to send a strong message to his coach, a message that reveals a very significant change in attitude.

A direct message to Xabi Alonso

According to Real Madrid Confidencial, Vinícius addressed Xabi Alonso with a statement full of intent:

"I'm going to give everything on the field." With these words, the Brazilian makes it clear that he isn't willing to give up and that his goal is to regain the lost confidence as soon as possible.

For him, being a substitute is an unprecedented scenario and he could have taken it as a humiliation. However, his reaction has surprised both insiders and outsiders, as it reflects maturity and commitment.

In such a competitive locker room, these kinds of attitudes are what make the difference and can put a quality footballer back on the path to success.

A future yet to be written

Vinícius's challenge is to show with actions what he has promised with words. He knows that the competition is fierce and that Rodrygo has made the most of his opportunities.

However, he is also aware that Real Madrid needs his best version to fight for all the titles.

For now, the Brazilian seems to have understood Xabi Alonso's message. If he keeps up the intensity and commitment in every match, he will soon regain his place in the starting eleven. Time will tell if these words are the beginning of Vinícius Júnior's personal comeback or just a fleeting mirage.