Sports · 16 September 2026

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr. could be benched for new signing

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Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. might be replaced by Yan Diomande due to his unconvincing performances at the beginning of the 2026/27 season. Journalist Tomas Roncero highlighted Diomande's versatility and strong performances as a threat to Vinicius. Manager Jose Mourinho still trusts Vinicius but expects him to improve his game.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 September 2026 at 14:46

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