Real Madrid may have struck a huge blow by winning the Clasico last Sunday (2-1), but we hardly talk about the match anymore. Indeed, since the final whistle, it is Vinicius Jr who is being talked about in the Madrid media, he who was very vehement when he was replaced by Xabi Alonso in the second half. On Wednesday, the player apologized on his social networks: “Today I would like to apologize to all Real Madrid fans for my reaction when I was substituted during the Clásico. As I already did in person during today’s training, I would also like to apologize again to my teammates, the club and the president..
And the Spanish press did not fail to notice that in his apology message, the Brazilian did not mention his coach, Xabi Alonso. The media which cover the news of the Merengues have been explaining for a while now that the relationship between the two men is very difficult, in particular because the number 7 believes he is being treated unfairly. To the point where he is seriously considering leaving…
Alonso responded to the players
At any rate, El Chiringuito de Jugones reveals what happened in the locker room on Wednesday, when the Madrilenians returned to training. Vinicius Jr actually also apologized to his teammates and the staff. And he had to face a rather cold response from Xabi Alonso. “If someone wants to complain about something, let it be in private, not in front of everyone”replied the Real Madrid coach to the Brazilian, in front of all the players. A very clear message which confirms the coach’s discomfort with the behavior of his attacker.
The media adds that the atmosphere was a little tense before the public speech of Winebut the player’s apology rather relieved everyone, and training went well behind. The two men also spoke privately, and it was a fairly short meeting, during which Vinicius Jr, in addition to his public apology in front of his partners, made a point of apologizing privately with his coach. A courteous exchange, and Xabi Alonso accepted the former Flamengo’s apology. From there to imagine a reconciliation between the two? We still seem to be far from it, even if the player will not a priori be sanctioned for his rebellious attitude…
