Diomande puts pressure on Vinicius after his brilliance against Elche

Vinicius Junior is under increasing pressure at Real Madrid after his Ivorian teammate Yan Diomande impressed in the left-wing position during the match against Elche, which ended in a win for the royal team.

Mundo Deportivo has reported that Vinicius Junior is still one of the players José Mourinho relies on heavily, even though the Portuguese coach substitutes him in most matches. He is aware that the Brazilian player is not currently at his best, but he continues to give him his trust.

Vinicius Junior started against Elche, while Jude Bellingham was rested. However, the Brazilian failed to create the usual danger from the wing and missed clear chances.

After being substituted, Diomande moved to the left wing and delivered an impressive performance, looking more liberated from pressure after assisting Kylian Mbappé's goal in the win over Elche. He confirmed that he feels more comfortable in Vinicius Junior's position compared to playing on the right side.

Yan Diomande's impressive performances have led to increased calls among Real Madrid fans for Vinicius Junior to be benched in favor of the Ivorian, especially as criticism directed at the Brazilian has intensified following his performance against Elche.

Despite this, the data does not indicate Mourinho's intention to exclude Vinicius Junior from the starting lineup, especially in the Madrid derby against Atlético next Sunday, as the Portuguese coach still maintains his confidence in the Brazilian player.