Vinicius Junior is no longer untouchable at Real Madrid. The Brazilian is aware that he has lost his starting position and will have to earn back a spot in José Mourinho's lineup. However, his situation is far from a break with the Portuguese coach: according to José Félix Díaz, the manager continues to fully support the winger and his priority is to help him regain his best form.

🚨💣 BREAKING: Vini Jr has LOST his spot in Real Madrid's starting XI. He is NOT a starter anymore, and the player is now fully AWARE of it. However, he still feels TOTAL RESPECT AND SUPPORT from José Mourinho. José's TOP priority is to get Vini back to his best again, and Vini knows that, and he's working very hard to get back to being a starter and a game-changing player. @jfelixdiaz 🇧🇷

— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) November 8, 2026

The change in scenario is significant for a player used to being one of the first options in the Madrid lineups. His recent performance and internal competition have altered the offensive hierarchies. Now, Vinicius knows that his continuation in the starting team will depend on what he shows on the field.

Diomande gains ground and Mourinho changes hierarchies

The emergence of Yan Diomande has been crucial in this new scenario. The Ivorian player has taken advantage of his chances and has become a reliable alternative for the attack. His performance has convinced Mourinho, who has no intention of granting starting positions based on players' names or past achievements.

The recent results have also reinforced this idea. Real Madrid has managed to maintain a good collective level and achieve important victories without relying on Vinicius. The coach's message is clear: no one's position is guaranteed, and everyone must meet the team's demands.

For the Brazilian, this situation represents a different challenge. It is no longer enough to rely on his star status or what he has achieved in previous seasons. He needs to recover consistency, unpredictability, and the ability to decide matches if he wants to reclaim a priority spot in the lineup.

Mourinho wants to regain the best Vinicius

The loss of prominence does not mean that Mourinho has stopped believing in him. On the contrary, according to information from José Félix Díaz, the Portuguese coach continues to offer support to the Brazilian and considers it a priority to help him regain the level that made him one of the most influential players in the world.

Vinicius himself is aware of the situation and is working to reverse it. The winger understands that he must improve his performance and become decisive again to convince the coach. The relationship between the two is not broken, and the player knows he has Mourinho's backing to get out of this moment.

The difference is that this support does not imply a guaranteed starting position. The coach wants to bring back the best Vinicius but also maintain real competition within the squad. If Diomande continues to perform well, the Brazilian will need to provide footballing arguments to regain his place.

Vinicius has lost his untouchable status in Real Madrid, but not Mourinho's trust. The coach wants to return him to his best version, and the player is willing to work to achieve it. Now, the response must come on the pitch.

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