Real Madrid not reliant on Vinicius Junior - Santiago Solari

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Real Madrid coach Santi Solari has denied his team are reliant on teenage starlet Vinicius Junior amid a difficult run of form for the club.

Madrid are fifth in La Liga having lost to Real Sociedad at home as well as drawing at struggling Villarreal.

Vinicius, who scored in Wednesday's 3-0 Copa del Rey win over Leganes, has contributed either a goal or assist every 59 minutes since making his senior debut for Madrid last September. He has been given a chance in the team following a run of injuries...