Vinicius deserves a seat on the bench

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Vinicius is once again at the center of all the news about Real Madrid after the match against Elche. Tomás Roncero has called for the Brazilian to be relegated to the bench and for Carlos Espí, once again decisive in the final minutes, to have his first opportunity as a starter with José Mourinho in the next derby against Atlético de Madrid.

⚠️🗣️ RONCERO warns VINICIUS after his match against ELCHE: "Look in DIOMANDE's MIRROR" pic.twitter.com/voNQqHWQTY

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Roncero calls for benching Vinicius

Vinicius' performance against Elche once again raised doubts. The forward was involved in several offensive actions but was imprecise in passing and failed to capitalize on his chances. The Brazilian did not manage to make a difference before being substituted as the game became complicated for the white team.

The comparison with Espí was immediate. The Valencian forward came off the bench and ended up scoring the winning goal for Madrid in the final minutes. He had already been decisive against Espanyol and also posed a threat in the few minutes he had against Betis.

This impact has led Tomás Roncero to demand a change in the starting eleven. The journalist believes that Espí has earned enough merits to start a match and directly pointed to the Brazilian as a possible sacrifice. His message was clear: if Vinicius has to start as a substitute to make way for the Spanish forward, Mourinho should make that decision.

The debate comes at a time when the winger is far from his best offensive form. At the beginning of this season, Vinicius has alternated between significant actions and games with little influence near the area, increasing unrest in the stands, as the fans are booing him whenever possible.

Espí increases pressure in Real Madrid's attack

Carlos Espí, a 21-year-old forward, arrived this summer from Levante and has needed very few minutes to make an impact. His role has been as a substitute, but his appearances have already changed games. He decided the match against Espanyol and reappeared against Elche when the team needed a goal.

His past before joining Real Madrid also explains the club's bet on him. Espí scored 20 goals in 66 matches with Levante and is linked to the white team until June 30, 2031. The discussion now revolves not only around his ability to contribute from the bench but also about whether he deserves to enter the starting lineup directly.

Mourinho has so far kept Vinicius as one of his attacking starting players. However, Espí's emergence introduces a different option: a striker who seizes his opportunities and allows for a modification in the offensive structure when the game demands more presence near the goal.

The derby could determine Mourinho's next decision

The next league match will be against Atlético de Madrid, a game that will put Mourinho's choice under even more scrutiny. The coach will have to decide whether to maintain his trust in Vinicius or to reward Espí’s current form with a starting position after his recent performances.

The decision will directly impact the distribution of minutes in the attack. Espí is demanding space with goals, and Vinicius now faces the challenge of regaining his offensive influence. The derby will be the next scenario to see if Mourinho sticks to his current hierarchy or makes a change in the lineup.

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