The Vinicius case is only getting worse at Real Madrid. His exit at the hour mark on Roma’s pitch on Wednesday in the Champions League was a terrible disappointment for him. Not that José Mourinho punished him following his exit from the field after an error leading to the second Italian goal, the player having himself admitted his poor performance, but the face of his team was transformed without him. Led 3-1 by La Louve, Casa Blanca achieved a stunning turnaround by winning 4-3 thanks to goals in the last ten minutes scored by newcomers Espi and Endrick (in addition to Rüdiger, holder). Everyone saw this Real with two faces. José Mourinho can’t hide it either. This does not prevent him from defending himself in front of the press this morning.
“ I have a question to ask you. Do your subscribers care what time we arrive in Valdebebas? Are they interested? And at the departure time too? It’s funnyquips the technician. Vinicius had a very difficult match. The main person responsible for his performance was Gasperini who attacked us on one wing. Three players against Cucurella and him. It’s difficult to make changes as a coach because some information doesn’t come across correctly. What bothered me was the nature of the second goal, at a time when the match was calm and balanced. » He does not blame his player for the error which contributed to Malen’s first goal.
If I were in his place, I probably wouldn’t be here »
“ We knew how they were going to score him individually, and Vini had to secure the ball or get a foul. He shouldn’t have done that, but hey, that’s how it is, it doesn’t matterhe continues, pleading the simple technical error. I made five changes, not just one. Substitutions are part of football. Vinicius must work harder, and without promising anything, because I don’t like making promises. I think he will start on Wednesday in the Champions League. » This will be the opportunity for the Brazilian to be on the pitch, he who was suspended 4 matches after pulling Nathan Saliba’s hair against Villarreal. A match that he started on the bench. He will notably miss the Clasico at the Nou Camp in eight days.
“ The four games, I’m happy because he’ll get more playing time. I thought they were going to add one or two », Philosophizes the Portuguese in front of the media, before hosting Sevilla on Sunday evening (9 p.m.). “ He’s a great guy, very easy to get along with. I spend time alone with him every day. I really appreciate him, because he always manages to live and overcome difficulties with a smile. If I were in his shoes, I probably wouldn’t be here. I would have forced a departure for a country where he would be respected, but out of loyalty to Real Madrid and love for the club, he stayed. He believes things can get better, and he always has that smile. Nothing and no one can take it away from him. » A real show of support.
