According to Cadena SER, Vinicius' form has declined this season, and his Real Madrid teammates once believed he would transfer to Arsenal.

The team is closely scrutinizing the performance and attitude of certain players, while external criticism of the entire squad continues to mount. The three-week international break could provide an opportunity for the team to weather the storm.

Among all the players, Vinicius has drawn the most scrutiny. His form has clearly declined this season, and his performance in the derby was particularly poor.

The Brazilian winger was believed to be joining Arsenal, managed by Mikel Arteta, last summer, but ultimately renewed his contract with Real Madrid.

Cadena SER reported that Vinicius' teammates accepted the possibility of his departure during the last transfer window and even firmly believed he would leave.

The radio station stated: "Multiple sources we contacted believe that Vinicius' crisis dates back to last summer, when many of his teammates thought he would transfer to Arsenal."

The radio station continued: "Contract negotiations did not go smoothly; in England, they wanted to make him the global face of the Premier League alongside Haaland, and his teammates also assumed he would leave that summer."

Cadena SER added: "Although he didn't leave physically, Real Madrid players believe he has already left mentally. His teammates in the locker room all like him, but it will be difficult for him to win back the affection of the Bernabéu fans. His on-field performance has not improved, and the threat of losing his starting position looms. The biggest question after the break might be whether Ancelotti will continue to start this core Real Madrid player of the past five years, or will Rodrygo take his place?"

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