Vinicius' pending tasks

Marco Ansesio's injury hit Real Madrid like a ton of bricks after the renewed hope and signings of the preseason. The whole team was all smiles until the Mallorcan player got seriously injured with what now has been confirmed as a serious ACL rupture. 

However, his injury should allow others to step forward. With Eden Hazard's arrival, Vinicius's future was understandably up in the air. The Brazilian made a name for himself at various stages last season, but after his injury, he was unable to finish the season with Zidane as he would have liked.

Now, there is a promising future for the Brazilian, who may also have a chance to play on the right. Zidane tested him briefly against Arsenal on the right-wing after Asensio's injury, perhaps suggesting that he could be a good substitute.

But what is expected of Vinicius in this second season after his brilliant performance last season? To begin with, the team wants to recover the brave, dribbling footballer from last year's mid-season.

Vinicius cannot lose what is one of his identifying features, although he has to improve his team and associative skills. Like all Brazilian greats, this type of game was difficult to get used to when he first arrived in Europe. He improved with the passage of time, but he still has to take a full step forward, and Zidane is confident that he will.

On the other hand, it is clear that the former Flamengo player must also take his other pending task very seriously: scoring goals. In 2018-19 he showed some promise, but when it came to shooting on target and actually scoring the goal, he was somewhat disappointing. He must temper his nerves at the time of the shot, a skill that only truly develops with experience and playing time.

Having Jovic and a Benzema who will try to be as successful as last season, in addition to Hazard, who always provides goals, will subtract obligations in the scoring section. And this is when, without the added pressure, when the Brazilian star should be able to offer the best version of himself. 

A new Vinicius that the Madrid fans hope to begin to see in the friendly against Atletico Madrid in New Jersey, but especially as soon as La Liga starts in August.