Real Madrid thrashed Valencia 3-0 at Mestalla, while Santi Canizares discussed how Mourinho could use the Brazilian star on his return.
Vinicius suspension context
The match was the last one Vinicius played before his four-match La Liga suspension for his sending-off against Villarreal.
Canizares proposes a striker role
Santi Canizares, the former Spain international goalkeeper, said while speaking on Cope radio: “Now we will see how he integrates him into the team”.
He added: “Vinicius is a player who clearly will not just slip by unnoticed, and he will not be marginalised”. Canizares proposed that Vinicius play as an out-and-out striker instead of Mbappe. The proposed switch was described as rejected by the French star.
His view of Mourinho’s choice
Canizares said: “For me, the solution facing Mourinho is for the Brazilian star to play as an out-and-out striker, instead of Mbappe”. He added: “It is the only possible alternative for him”.
Using both players together
Canizares said: “With the two of them on the pitch together, the team can still win matches, but it will not have the same identity, the same balance, and the same positive atmosphere.”
He also said: “This is a difficult problem to solve”. Canizares added: “If Mourinho can get Vinicius to run, he deserves warm applause”.
