Having Great Potential, Vinicius Must Shoot Ballon D'Or

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro claimed to admire his colleague, Vinicius Junior. According to him, the 19-year-old player has great potential.

Vinicius joined Madrid last season. It was bought at the Brazilian club, Flamengo, with a dowry of 45 million euros.

Had planned to play in the Castilla team, Vinicius made it into the Madrid first team. In total, he defended Los Blancos in 31 matches last season and scored four goals.

Thanks to his brilliant performances, Vinicius was summoned by the Brazilian national team to make his debut against Peru.

"Vinicius has a very good head and for the past year he surprised a lot of people with the football he played, it's not normal for a 19-year-old boy to do what he does with a person. I told him that this year was the year when he has to start thinking big, "Casemiro told Soccerway.

"I repeat. What he did last year was not normal. He surprised everyone and showed that he was ready to be an entry in Madrid. When you are a Madrid player who is just starting, you have to see it big. Think of the Ballon d'Or, which is eleven in FIFA team. Vinicius is a great player and he proved it ".

"Of course, he is still very young, you cannot put too much pressure and weight on his back, but I think he has to start thinking big, it is very important for us to be here with him. We must remain calm, two years ago he was still play in the Flamengo youth team, "Casemiro added.

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