Episode Details

Vinicius Jr.’s struggles are becoming increasingly difficult for Real Madrid to ignore.

Jarod Hector (@JarodHector) and Loconte (@Loconteee) break down Vini’s declining dribbling output, whether he can still function as an elite left winger, and the case for moving him inside while Kylian Mbappé takes over the left.

They also discuss Diomande forcing his way into the conversation, the structural problems that remain even if Vinicius changes positions, and one massive hypothetical: if Erling Haaland ever became available, should Real Madrid make the move?

Would Mbappé and Haaland actually work together? And if Haaland arrived, what would that mean for Vinicius?

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:08 Vinicius struggles with Brazil

02:40 Can Real Madrid keep starting Vini?

03:36 Should Vinicius move to No. 9?

05:58 Vini’s declining winger numbers

08:08 Mbappé left, Vinicius through the middle?

09:33 Real Madrid’s superstar hierarchy problem

11:02 Why Mbappé may belong on the left

12:13 Diomande is forcing the issue

15:21 Could Haaland become available?

17:39 Would Mbappé + Haaland actually work?

20:32 Would Haaland mean Vinicius has to leave?

22:13 How Haaland could transform Madrid’s attack