The pressure is obviously becoming too much for Vinicius. During the match against Valencia this Friday, won at the last minute by the Merengue (2-1), Vinicius sent a worrying message to his teammates at half-time. According to Marca, the Brazilian confided his discomfort during the break. “I’m overwhelmed, there’s too much tension,” Vinicius said in the locker room.
Even before the match started, Vinicius reportedly felt intense pressure, with supporters continually insulting him, which exacerbated his state of stress. Although Vinicius has demonstrated his ability to handle pressure in the past, this episode marked a turning point. The tension built up on the pitch resulted in an expulsion after an exchange of blows with goalkeeper Dimitrievski, an incident which reflects the difficulty of living under such pressure.
Ancelotti understands the pressure of Vinicius
Carlo Ancelotti expressed his solidarity with his player, emphasizing the complexity of the situation: “It’s difficult. He tries to hold on, but it's not easy. » The coach also insisted that, despite Vinicius' frustration, he never tried to shy away. Despite the red card, Vinicius will not miss the Cup match (the sanction only applies for La Liga), and Real Madrid are preparing appeals to overturn the expulsion, based on previous provocations and errors of the VAR. This situation nevertheless highlights the psychological exhaustion of Vinicius, clearly worn down by the repeated controversies.
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To summarize
Once again at the heart of tensions on Friday during Valencia – Real Madrid, Vinicius sees the situation weighing on him more and more. Indeed, the Brazilian winger confided his dismay in the locker room, before being excluded.
