Report: Real Madrid Looking at Ways to Protect Vinicius Junior in Segunda B

Real Madrid are reportedly considering only fielding Vinicius Junior in home matches for the Castilla side in a bid to protect him from opposition players.

The 18-year-old netted twice against Atletico Madrid B in Segunda B on Sunday, but he was also subject to opposition aggression and was even bitten on the head by defender Tachi. 

Per Sergio Santos Chozas of AS, Real are now looking at ways to protect Vinicius from further harm, and allowing him to play only at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium is an idea backed by some at the club. 

Vinicius joined Los Blancos from Flamengo in a €46 million move back in July, a year on from the deal being agreed between the two clubs.

The Brazilian impressed in a number of appearances during pre-season before then being an unused substitute in the UEFA Super Cup defeat to Atleti, and again for Real's La Liga opener against Getafe.

He has since started both of Castilla's Segunda B matches this season and was the star of the show with his double against Atleti.

Vinicius has more than enough talent to become a key part of the Real first team in the near future and he could potentially be the long-term successor for Cristiano Ronaldo on the left flank.

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Playing with the reserve side will give him valuable experience as he looks to adapt to the Spanish game.

But it is not surprising Real are eager to protect a player they spent almost €50 million on from the rough and tumble of Segunda B.

If Vinicius only plays in home matches, he will likely be less vulnerable to injury, but he will also only be able to turn out for half the matches.

Castilla's next fixture on Sunday is at Union Adarve, and it will give an indication as to what Real's plans are for Vinicius after his hostile introduction to the side.