He is increasingly criticized in Spain. While he was previously mainly targeted by opposing supporters who denounced his provocative behavior, pro-Madrid journalists have also started to take a dislike to Vinicius Jr. Especially after this celebration against Real Sociedad, during which he made the gesture of shush to the rival public. “With everything that’s been happening around him since last year, he should calm down. All the Madrid players were happy with his goal, then very disappointed with his celebration. That works against him, enormously. I speak with Madridistas, and all or almost all of them are bothered by his behavior.”said Pedrag Mijatovic, former player and manager of the club and now consultant for the SER chain.
A sort of media campaign aimed at criticizing Vinicius Junior that may surprise more than one, of course, and which also corresponds to the arrival of a Kylian Mbappé praised everywhere by the media of the Spanish capital. But above all, it is not only the journalists or the fans who are attacking the Brazilian. Within the club, there is clearly gnashing of teeth.
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According to the SER chainCarlo Ancelotti is today one of the few defenders of the player within Real Madrid, and the player is aware of it. The Brazilian has lost a lot of support internally because of his behavior. Some voices believe that the striker must change his behavior and be more focused on other subjects than football. He would have a lot to reproach himself for at the moment.
Clearly, he is no longer unanimous and is no longer defended by everyone as was still the case a few months ago. And he would be the main culprit, at least in the eyes of the Merengues. The Saudi episode, with rumors of departure and a Vinicius Junior who has not closed the door on the future, has also gone down badly within the Madrid club. To be continued…