Real Madrid forward deals with harsh reality after being outshone by

Real Madrid’s only pre-season match ended with a convincing 4-0 win over WSG Tirol, but Vinicius Jr.’s performance became the main talking point.The Brazilian endured another tough trip, contributing to what has been a challenging summer.First came criticism for his function in the Club

World Cup semi-final loss to PSG, where he was singled out as one of the culprits.Then came stress over his contract circumstance, with the club supposedly unhappy that he had not honoured an April verbal arrangement to restore, even though no formal deal was signed.For now, he continues to inhabit his preferred left wing, and Xabi Alonso appears intent on keeping him there while working on an”explosive”variation of Kylian Mbappe.Mbappe scored a brace vs WSG Tirol.(Image by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images )Against WSG Tirol, Mbappe was Madrid’s standout entertainer, scoring twice and leading the attack with authority. The contrast with Vinicius was stark.When Mbappe initially arrived in Madrid, it was the Brazilian who helped him adapt, now Vinicius appears to have actually lost his status in the squad’s hierarchy.In Austria, Vinicius stopped working to score or assist. While his pressing did contribute to among the goals, he likewise lost ownership with a bad pass that offered Tirol an unsafe opportunity.Multiple dribble attempts failed, and his link-up with colleagues, consisting of Huijsen, was inadequate. On the hour mark, he was replaced by Rodrygo, who immediately scored after combining with Mbappe.The expected collaboration in between Vinicius and Mbappe stays a work in development. Teammates are actively seeking Mbappe’s movement, while Vinicius often discovers himself isolated.From the touchline, Alonso consistently called his name, signalling that the winger will require to turn pressure into efficiency quickly if he wishes to reclaim his influence in the team.