Xabi Alonso responds to Vinicius Junior benching questions – ‘For me there are many important players’

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso responded to questions about his decision to bench Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior for a recent match. Alonso deflected the focus from any single player, stating 'For me there are many important players' and emphasizing the collective strength of his team. The comments come amid speculation about team selection and player importance.