Journalist Frédéric Hermel published an article in the Spanish newspaper AS about Vinícius Júnior's decline in favor of Kylian Mbappé.
The article reads as follows:
"The balance within Real Madrid is witnessing noticeable changes, which is normal in the world of football. However, the biggest surprise has been the rapid decline in the status of Vinícius Júnior in favor of Kylian Mbappé, whether on the right or left wing. This shift became clear during the recent match against Leganés at the Santiago Bernabéu, where the French star became the first-choice forward, surpassing his Brazilian counterpart.
What is concerning is not only the expected rise of Mbappé but also the sharp decline of Vinícius, who was expected to benefit from having a big star alongside him to elevate his own game. While many predicted that the competition would push Vinícius to shine, the opposite has happened so far. However, the Brazilian winger still has the chance to regain his position, especially with the decisive fixtures of the season approaching.
So, can Vinícius regain his brilliance and prove his value as a key player for Real Madrid?"