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They need to bounce back...

The international break, which has been in full swing since last week, is also an opportunity for players to get a change of scenery and, sometimes, rediscover their form. Because some of world football’s biggest talents have a lot at stake this season, and they absolutely need to show a different side of themselves.

Vinicius (Brazil/Real Madrid)

Currently at the center of a conspiracy theory claiming he has been replaced by a lookalike, the Brazilian’s performances are doing little to put a stop to the wildest rumors. In the words of his own coach Carlo Ancelotti, “he is not at his best level right now,” so Vinicius needs to bounce back quickly, especially at Real, where questions about his partnership with Mbappé keep surfacing.

Florian Wirtz (Germany/Liverpool)

Having joined last season in a Liverpool side still marked by the death of Diogo Jota, Florian Wirtz has had a mixed adaptation to the Premier League. Although he has shown signs of improvement under Iraola, he is still not the player who used to terrorize opposing defenses with Leverkusen and Germany. 

Klopp’s arrival at the helm of the German national team has raised hopes of a revival. Because both Germany and Liverpool will need a top-level Wirtz to fulfill their ambitions.

Phil Foden (England/Manchester City)

Maresca’s arrival has changed nothing, and Foden’s decline has been confirmed in recent weeks, with a substitute role prolonging a difficult spell for the former Premier League Player of the Season. Transfer rumors (Bayern) have also started to emerge for the 26-year-old attacking midfielder, who may need a different environment to get back on track.

Sandro Tonali (Italy/Tottenham)

Signed for a huge fee (around €110 million) by Tottenham this summer, the 26-year-old Italian midfielder has made a catastrophic start to the season, just like his team. Already regarded by some as the worst signing of the summer in the Premier League, he is trying to rediscover his form with Italy, who face Les Bleus on Friday night, and where he remains one of the key players. Both for club and country, supporters are waiting for him to regain his usual influence, otherwise the season could become complicated.

Julian Alvarez (Argentina/Atlético Madrid)

Dropped from Atlético’s starting XI after the summer saga of his failed move to Barça, Julian Alvarez is growing increasingly frustrated. He returned to the starting lineup with Argentina on Wednesday against Bolivia. A breath of fresh air for the striker, whose situation could become more complicated if he continues to get little playing time at club level.

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