Petkovic: Vinicius is very selfish, he dribbles too much and loses possession a lot LaLiga - Real Madrid Flamengo star needs to be a team player

Real Madrid struck early when they confirmed the signing of teenage prodigy Vinicius Junior, however, not everybody has bought into the hype since then with Dejan Petkovic suggesting that the Flamengo forward is selfish and that he loses possession a lot.

Despite having forced his way into the senior team on a regular basis this term, the former Real Madrid midfielder doesn't believe the Brazilian is yet ready to contribute for Los Blancos.

"Vinicius is very selfish, he dribbles too much and loses possession a lot," he explained to Sport TV.

"He's a very good individual but not a great team player.

"He takes too many touches, dribbles without creating a goal and looks for spectacular diagonal passes."

Whilst it hasn't yet been decided just when the Brazilian forward will arrive in the Spanish capital, he has contributed four goals and two assists in the six matches he's played in the Brazilian League and Copa Libertadores this season.