Real Madrid has been facing problems lately with how often they fail to score from the penalty spot, and now the club has officially assigned one player to take charge of penalties whenever he is on the pitch.
Cadena Cope has reported that manager Carlo Ancelotti has picked Vinícius Júnior to lead penalty duties for the team from now on.
During a recent clash with Valencia, Jude Bellingham could not convert his penalty chance, and earlier this season, Kylian Mbappé had already missed two penalties.
Ancelotti is convinced that Vinícius remains calm when under pressure, which is why he wants the Brazilian to step up for spot kicks.
Upcoming Absence for Vinícius
Although he’s now the preferred option for penalties, Vinícius Júnior will be unavailable for Real Madrid’s next two league games. He will miss their fixtures against Las Palmas and Valladolid as a result of a suspension.
