Xabi Alonso on Vinicius: "I was a player, and when they transferred me, it wasn't a good time either. I don't make a big deal out of a small thing."

The matches are starting to pile up for Real Madrid , who visit Levante this Tuesday for another La Liga match. The Whites, who have started the season with five wins in five league matches, are looking to reach 18 points before the Madrid derby. Xabi Alonso is talking about the situation of Vinicius Júnior .

"I was a player and when they substituted me it wasn't the best time either , I see it as normal. We talk, because I like to be close to the players and see how they've felt, and I don't make a big deal out of a small thing ," explained the Tolosarra about the substitution, yet another, of the Brazilian against Espanyol.

"I'm happy with what Vini is doing. There's still a long way to go, he needs to feel comfortable and keep going. I spoke to the players and they were happy . They're eager to keep improving and that's what we need. All the players understand their role," Alonso added, insisting that "we need them all" and without deciding on a specific attacking trident: "I'd be in trouble if I answered that. We need them all. I think we can do better in the final third of attack."

The Basque player could opt for Camavinga or Bellingham in midfield after both return from injuries that have kept them out for several months. Regarding the Frenchman, the coach said, "expectantly."

" I'm excited about Eduardo . He's been with us a lot, but hasn't been available much. I know him from watching him from the outside, and I'm eager to see how he interprets games. He has enormous potential. Within this collective project, there are individual projects, and Eduardo is one of them . What he's done at such a young age is incredible. He still has a long way to go. He's generous as a team, and he has different qualities. He can cross lines with the ball, he's dynamic... He has some very good qualities," he assured.

The coach was asked about two popular issues: the Ballon d'Or and referees. "We'll see what happens, but it's not my issue. I don't have to vote, nor am I on the jury," he said about the award, which is presented this afternoon in Paris.

Asked about the 16 fouls Madrid's opponents need to commit to earn a yellow card, the highest number in the entire league, he simply said, "The data is the data."