Real Madrid boss Santiago Solari has been urged to keep faith with Vinicius Junior amid the teenager's growing presence with Los Blancos.
The 18-year-old has started the last two La Liga games and begun as a central striker alongside Karim Benzema - who suffered a fractured finger during the game - in the 2-1 win over Real Betis.
Vinicius is likely to lead the attack for the Copa del Rey round-of-16 second leg against Leganes on Wednesday - though Solari has gone on record saying Benzema is the club's only recognised No.9.
The Frenchman has undergone surgery but will play through the pain barrier as Real look to reassert themselves in pursuit of a Champions League place.