Vinicius Junior insists that he is undaunted by his increased importance to Real Madrid, having produced an eye-catching performance against Alaves on Sunday.
Starting for the fifth consecutive game in La Liga, Vinicius was untouchable as he scored his first league goal for Los Blancos in a scintillating display.
Vinicius was chosen ahead of players like Isco and Marco Asensio, and it would be difficult to drop him after a performance like this.
VAMOOOS! ⚽️ @realmadrid pic.twitter.com/SA2vpoq5dd
— Vinicius Jr ⚡️ (@vini11Oficial) February 3, 2019
Last week, Vinicius said that he did not consider himself a starter in Santiago Solari's team, but he seemed more assertive after Sunday's performance, insisting that he is ready
"What's coming doesn't scare me," he said after the match, quoted by Marca.
"I play wherever the coach thinks is best," he said. "