Real Madrid interim coach Santiago Solari will contain his excitement over Vinicius Junior despite accepting that expectations will grow even more following his impressive cameo in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Real Valladolid.

Solari threw Vinicius on with the score goalless and tension building at the Bernabeu but the striker delivered, before Sergio Ramos’ late penalty gave the scoreline a deceptively comfortable look.

Previous coach Julen Lopetegui had, understandably, decided Madrid’s B team was the best place for the 18-year-old to settle but with every chance missed, the youngster’s reputation has swelled.

Solari, who has worked with the attacker for Castilla, is happy to let the external hype grow, but knows it will take time for the young Brazilian to develop.

“It’s fantastic that people are excited. We can’t fight against what goes on outside,” Solari said.

“Vinicius has his whole career ahead and judgments will be made in time.

“With his virtues and defects, he is one more player in the squad.

“I told him to be bold and to take people on, which is what he knows how to do. I also told him to defend, which he needs to be reminded about.”