Predrag Mijatović, a former player and sporting director of Real Madrid, feels that the fan support for Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior has decreased. Kylian Mbappé had an impressive first season at the Santiago Bernabéu, scoring 44 goals in 59 games in total for Real Madrid. Nonetheless, in spite of his outstanding performances, the club concluded the season without winning any domestic trophies and was eliminated from the Champions League at the quarter-finals after losing to Arsenal. In contrast, Vinicius Junior face a decline in his performance, managing to net just 22 goals in 58 matches. Predrag Mijatovic, a legend of Real Madrid, suggests that the team’s decline could have negatively influenced his bond with the fans, which was significantly closer a few seasons back. The Montenegrin pointed out that support for the Brazilian winger has waned over the years, and that the French star might be experiencing frustration from not meeting expectations during games. “When it comes to refreshing the squad and searching for replacements for Modric, Kroos, and Casemiro, it’s not feasible to overhaul the entire team in just one summer.” “The team needs to make a number of crucial choices this summer,” he communicated to the press. “If Vinicius, Mbappe, or Rodrygo feel unhappy and lack the club’s support, they won’t be able to deliver their best performance.” I’m uncertain whether the fans feel the same affection for Vinicius as they did two or three years ago, or if he holds the same level of admiration for them now. “I continue to assert that gathering numerous high-profile players with significant market value often leads to negative outcomes.” You possess a valuable asset, yet it’s not being utilized to its fullest potential. With time passing, the player becomes increasingly dissatisfied, and there’s uncertainty about your ability to sell him in the upcoming year.
