"He's a very good player, He's fundamental for this team and for this squad. He is this season and he has been for a long time. He's decisive, I like to see him smiling. We need him, focused on the game, on what he does well. The day-to-day is good and he's responding well in games."
"It isn't easy. At 18 years old, a lot of people laughed [at Vinicius]. He didn't do anything wrong at Getafe, and everyone is against him. They looked for him from the start, and he unsettled them. He had a good answer, he helped us to be dangerous, helped us score. People are unfair with him, he's a great lad, he helps the team."
Xabi Alonso described Vinicius Junior as fundamental and decisive for Real Madrid ahead of matches against Juventus and Barcelona. Vinicius was left out of the starting lineup against Getafe but made a major impact after coming off the bench, forcing two red cards. Alonso has started without Vinicius three times this season amid ongoing contract renewal uncertainty. Home coach Jose Bordalas and defender Juan Iglesias accused Vinicius of mocking and showing a lack of respect after the Getafe incidents. Thibaut Courtois defended Vinicius, calling criticism unfair and praising his contribution. Vinicius has five goals and four assists in LaLiga and has faced repeated racist abuse.
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