Even Carlo Ancelotti may not be able to revive Vinicius Junior this time

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has endured a difficult start to the season, scoring only one goal through his first eight appearances. The Brazilian winger's dip in form has contributed to an underwhelming beginning to the campaign for the Spanish club, drawing comparisons to his early struggles during the 2018-19 season.

Real Madrid hopes Vinicius can regain his top form during the upcoming three-week international break under manager Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian manager previously helped unlock the attacker's best performances, which the team will need if they hope to compete for trophies this season.