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Real Madrid legend hails in-form superstar as the ‘best in the world’: “Always turns up”
Al the full-time whistle rang at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night, there was not a lot of debate about who was deserving of the man-of-the-match award.
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr had not scored either of the goals against Chelsea on the night, yet was the favourite to walk away with the accolade in an event that just goes to show his impact on the field.
The Brazilian was all over Chelsea’s right side on the night, giving Reece James hell in his own quarter. The 22-year-old’s officially only recorded the assist for Marco Asensio’s goal, but it is clear that he deserved the opening goal as much, if not more, than Karim Benzema.
He had two shots on target, four key passes, and found himself at the receiving end of two big chances. He also won a whopping eight duels on the night.
Earlier today, Real Madrid legend Guti did not hesitate to call Vinicius the best player in the world in his books, and even went on to give a detailed explanation as to why he believed so via SPORT.
“Vinicius is the best player in the world. Why? It’s because he’s the worst opponent a defender could face, he always turns up, and he always keeps trying. Other stars have off games and stop trying, but Vinicius never does. He’s always there.”
Guti is not the first to express such a high opinion of Vinicius Jr. Manager Carlo Ancelotti has also constantly spoken very highly of the Brazilian international in the past while some rival players like Juan Foyth and Ronald Araujo have also been effusive in praise of the 22-year-old.
In his post-match interview, the youngster highlighted one of the primary factors that helped him keep up his consistent form and fitness to be his training regimen.
“I train with Pintus and then at home with my personal trainer so I’m in the best possible shape for these games. At this stage of the season, other players tend to dip a bit and I always try and increase my levels.”
In what will come as a pleasing development for fans, Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid forward Rodrygo could make a comeback from his injury earlier than expected.
The 25-year-old Brazilian international has been out of action since March after suffering an ACL injury during a La Liga game against Getafe.
Due to the complete rupture of the ACL, coupled with associated meniscus damage, it was suggested that the attacker was staring at a lengthy time out on the sidelines and might not return until 2027.
In fact, the forward’s father, Eric Goes, recently stated in an interview that the Real Madrid ace could be back in February next year, just before the business end of the campaign.
Rodrygo could be back in December
However, as per the update from Romano, Rodrygo’s comeback could happen well before that expected date.
Indeed, if things continue to progress at the current rate, the 25-year-old attacker might return to action in December or by January 2027 at the latest.
This will come as a welcome boost for Jose Mourinho & co., considering that Rodrygo is a valuable player for the team.
Even though he had endured a tough spell prior to his form, the Brazilian’s versatility, work rate off the ball, and eye for a goal make him an asset.
Rodrygo eager to be back at his best
The update from Romano further states that Rodrygo feels very grateful to Real Madrid for all the help and support they have given him during this difficult phase of his career.
As such, the Brazilian international has made it a mission to return to action in the best shape possible and make an impact from the get-go.
The attacker has only recently begun working on the pitch with the ball indicating the significant progress he has made on the road to recovery.
And, if there are no setbacks, Real Madrid could recover one of their ace attackers before the end of the current year.
So far in his career, Rodrygo has made 297 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 71 goals. He has a contract with the club until 2028.
