
Xabi Alonso responds to Vinicius Junior benching questions – ‘For me there are many important players’
OneFootball EN 20 September 2025 at 00:16(Processed: 20 September 2025 at 12:56)
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.
Categories
Player NewsTactics Analysis
Key Entities
Players:
Xabi AlonsoVinícius Júnior
Clubs:
Bayer 04 LeverkusenReal Madrid CF