Real Madrid legend Marcelo offers advice to superstar – ‘Needs to keep quiet, train, play’ | OneFootball

Marcelo was a special guest in the Under The Goalposts podcast hosted by Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas.

During the interview between the two Real Madrid defensive legends, Marcelo was asked about Vinicius Junior and his early days at the club.

Marcelo also had words of advice for the Brazilian international, who has once again become the hot topic due to his supposedly poor relationship with Xabi Alonso.

Marcelo on Vinicius’ early career at Real Madrid

Marcelo was still a part of the Real Madrid team when Vinicius Junior joined the club, at the age of just 18.

The former left-back described how Vinicius came in as a kid with a good heart and a lot of on-field intelligence.

“When he arrived, he was an 18-year-old kid, like me. He had his issues, he had a lot of room for improvement,” he said (h/t Eldesmarque).

Marcelo said that Vinicius knew what was needed to improve his game, adding, “A kid with a very good heart and very intelligent , he knew what he needed to improve.”

Marcelo’s advice to Vinicius

What’s in store for Alonso’s relationship with Vinicius? (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Marcelo went on to offer a word of advice to Vinicius amid speculation over his fractured relationship with Xabi Alonso.

The Brazilian legend urged Vini to keep things quiet and focus on his football. He urged him to stay calm about his situation.

“Right now, his intelligence and passing speed are undeniable. What’s happening outside? I’m not the person to give advice. When you’re at Real Madrid, you’re in the spotlight, we’ve all been in the spotlight,” he said.

“Vinicius’s situation is a bit more intense. Talking to people, coaches… It’s a problem for yourself. I think he needs to keep quiet, train, play, score goals, and let them talk, let them talk, let them talk… Stay calm, which is what he’s doing now,” he concluded.

After that initial bit of outburst, especially after the Barcelona, Vinicius has kept things quiet so far. But the fiasco may soon take place if Alonso plans to drop him for another game.