Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Santi Canizares has advised Vinicius Junior to step up the standard of his game ahead of next season.. The Brazilian forward, once considered one of the brightest talents in world football, is currently going through a rough patch that has left fans concerned.. His struggles became even clearer during the Club World Cup, where he failed to make any meaningful impact.. However, Santiago Canizares, now a regular pundit on El Partidazo de COPE, believes Vini Jr’s form tailed away after his midseason Ballon d’Or disappointment.. He told Radio Marca: “Vinicius can’t afford a season like last season, that’s obvious. He can’t afford it as an individual, nor can Real Madrid.. Read Also:WAFCON 2024: It’s A Clash Of Titans –Oparanozie Speaks Ahead Nigeria Vs South Africa. “Vinicius came into the season thinking about the Ballon d’Or gala, which he had high hopes for, and not winning it has affected him emotionally.. “Real Madrid didn’t do well not going to the gala.”. On the Brazil attacker’s contract talks, Canizares continued: “What I can’t understand is that a renewal agreement is reached in April and not signed a week or two later.. “When a player, a club, and an agent reach an agreement for a renewal, everything would be much more peaceful if it were signed immediately.”
