“I am tired of his controversies and Attitude, he won’t be starting matches again- Real Madrid Manager Carlos Ancelloti ‘Tired Of’ Vinicius Jr. Controversies And Attitude
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly growing weary of the constant controversies surrounding his star winger, Vinicius Jr. According to Cadena COPE reporter Manolo Lama, Ancelotti is “tired of” having to address the Brazilian’s antics in press conferences.
The latest incident occurred during Real Madrid’s 2-1 comeback win over Valencia, where Vinicius Jr. was red-carded for shoving the opposing team’s goalkeeper, Stole Dimitrievski. Ancelotti defended his player, arguing that both men should have received yellow cards instead.
However, Spanish football authorities handed down a two-match ban to Vinicius Jr., which will be served in La Liga. Fortunately for Real Madrid, the ban does not apply to the Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Mallorca or the potential final against FC Barcelona.
Despite the controversy, Ancelotti publicly expressed his support for Vinicius Jr., stating that everyone at the club is “delighted” with the 24-year-old. However, according to Lama, Ancelotti is privately frustrated with the ongoing Vinicius Jr. saga.
Lama suggested that Ancelotti is aware of the impact Vinicius Jr.’s behavior has had on the team, including the snub at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in December. “Ancelotti’s not stupid, and he knows that because of Vinicius, Madrid did not go to collect an award for him,” Lama said.
The Vinicius Jr. controversy continued during Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over Mallorca in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal. The Brazilian was once again targeted by his nemesis, Pablo Maffeo, and was involved in a heated confrontation at the end of the game.
Commenting on the incident, Madrid legend Jorge Valdano suggested that Vinicius Jr. needs to be taken aside and given some stern advice. “Someone has to tell him that what he is experiencing was lived by Cristiano Ronaldo before,” Valdano said.
Valdano emphasized that Vinicius Jr.’s behavior is a result of his status as a superstar and the opposition’s attempts to provoke him. “What does the opponent do against the best? It tries to take him out of the game and provoke him,” Valdano explained.
Despite the controversy, Vinicius Jr. is expected to play a key role in the Spanish Super Cup final against FC Barcelona on Sunday.
