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Vinícius form is central to Mourinho’s thinking as Real Madrid weigh support, a tailored plan and possible time on the bench against Villarreal.

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has addressed Vinícius Jr’s recent struggles, leaving the forward's role open ahead of their La Liga fixture against Villarreal. Mourinho stated that managing the Brazilian requires balancing meritocracy with tailored support, suggesting that a plan to help him regain form could potentially include time on the bench.
The coach emphasized that while dropping players outright carries risks, Vinícius is eager to improve and return to his decisive best. Mourinho did not confirm whether the forward will start against Villarreal, keeping his tactical options open as Madrid look to bounce back from a previous defeat.
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