IIf Vinicius were to decide who would coach Real Madrid next season, the Brazilian would undoubtedly be Alvaro Arbeloa. The player found the same connection in the manager as Carlo Ancelotti, who made him a world star at the time and became a key figure in Real Madrid’s attack. Something similar happened with Arbeloa, with whom Vinicius had a connection from the first moment. Perfect harmony is reflected in the pitch.
Vinicius became Arbeloa’s great ally from the moment he arrived on the Real Madrid bench. The Brazilian repaid his manager’s trust in him by making him feel important and regaining the starring role he had lost. Vinicius has been very supportive of Arbeloa to save Real Madrid and compete in La Liga and the Champions League.
dedicated leader
As a leader, he has demonstrated exemplary behavior and absolute commitment every day. And the responsibility lies with Arbeloa. Vinicius defended his coach from the first moment and his commitment was absolute. With the exception of the game against Mestalla, which he missed due to suspension, he played in all the games during his “Arbeloa era”, starting 21 of the 23 games (he only came on as a substitute in the game against Mallorca due to rest), and played full time in 19 of them.
His performance has also skyrocketed, and he has become the team’s top scorer with 13 goals since joining Arbeloa. Of the 19 goals Vinicius has scored this season, 13 (68%) have come on the bench alongside Arbeloa. The Brazilian has returned to great form thanks to a great connection with his coach. With Mbappé sidelined for many games, Vinicius stood with his team on his back.
The club entrusted Arbeloa with the mission of Vinicius, and the manager carried it out perfectly. One of the many problems the coach had to solve when he arrived at the first team was getting back the best version of Vinicius, who had faltered after switching off under Xabi Alonso. While Mbappé was making leaps and bounds in performance and record, the Brazilian star was being eclipsed by early substitutions and substitutions that derailed him. This is a personal issue that has spread to the group, and Vinicius is very important to all his team-mates as he is a very popular and special player.
The importance of Vinicius in the dressing room
That is why the relationship between Arbeloa and Vinicius is so important. The manager and his staff arrived in the midst of the Vinicius storm following the departure of Xabi Alonso and calmed the situation on all levels. Vinicius is once again the player the club wanted to recover at all costs, the atmosphere in the dressing room is good, the core of the team is pulling in the same direction and there is a desire to get out of the difficult situation the team is in. Although the result was not as expected, Vinicius’ leading team was on Arbeloa’s side.
Arbeloa has the support and trust of many important players. He is popular in the locker room and his appearance attracts a lot of attention among the players. He has made a big impression and the majority of the team feels comfortable and safe with him. His coaching staff and group of assistants also fit perfectly with the players. Vinicius and Valverde are completely new players under Arbeloa’s direction. The pair attracted attention during the “Xavi era,” and together with Arbeloa, they regained their smiles and peak level. They felt important and raised the flag for a new project. Courtois, Choameny, and Rudiger are the three “boss” on Arbeloa’s side, along with Bellingham and Güler.
