Rivaldo, the former Brazil legend, was not late in supporting Spanish coach Xabi Alonso, coach of Real Madrid, after his sudden decision to put Vinicius Junior on the bench against Real Ovido in the Spanish Premier League.
Why did Vinicius sat on the bench?
The decision to remove Vinicius from the starting lineup against Real Ovido has sparked widespread controversy, especially since the player is one of the offensive columns of the team. Nevertheless, he participated as an alternative and succeeded in scoring a goal, which reduced criticism. Rivaldo saw that the matter is not a punishment, but rather a way to push the Brazilian star to show his best, considering that this strategy has already started its fruits.
How does Rivaldo see Xabi’s style?
Rivaldo praised the capabilities of the Spanish coach, saying: “Xabi is a great coach, but he was also a great player and knows how the football stars think.” He stressed that such decisions are part of a studied style that aims to extract the maximum possible from the big players, noting that Alonso is fully aware of the value of Vinicius for Real Madrid.
What is Rodrigo’s position on his stay in Real Madrid?
Rivaldo touched on the position of his compatriot Rodrigo, who decided to continue inside the walls of the Santiago Bernabeu, describing this as the right decision. He said: “He is an important player who is able to resolve matches, and Chebi relies on him and will give him greater opportunities.” He explained that the existence of such kind of players next to the coach guarantees an additional strength for the team.
Is Xabi succeeding in managing the stars?
Rivaldo concluded his speech, stressing that any coach needs distinguished players next to him, and added: “It is better to have them instead of missing them, and Chipi Alonso knows how to come out with Rodrigo and Vinicius for a big season.”
