José Mourinho insists Vinicius Junior will regain form despite recent criticism

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has defended Vinicius Junior amid recent criticism of the Brazilian winger's form, asserting that the player will return to his peak performance. Speaking ahead of the LaLiga clash against Rayo Vallecano, Mourinho cited a Portuguese proverb: 'you only throw stones at trees that bear fruit,' suggesting Vinicius' quality attracts scrutiny because of his proven ability. He emphasized that Vinicius has won Champions League titles and scored significant goals for Madrid, and that 'the best version of Vinicius is yet to come' while specifically referencing his decisive performance against Benfica last season when the Bernabéu was nervous.

This matters to Nigerian football fans who follow LaLiga and Real Madrid, as Vinicius remains one of the most exciting attacking talents in world football. His form directly impacts Madrid's chances in domestic and European competitions, which many Nigerians follow closely through broadcast and streaming services. Mourinho's vote of confidence comes after a period where Vinicius faced criticism for inconsistent performances, reminding fans that even elite players experience form fluctuations.

For fans watching Madrid's upcoming fixtures, should you interpret current criticism as overblown given Vinicius' track record, or do you believe concerns about his recent form are justified based on recent performances?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/11/laliga-vinicius-will-return-mourinho-assures-critics/