Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti defended Vinicius on Sunday, after the Brazilian found himself embroiled in a controversy following his exclusion during Madrid’s 2-1 victory in Valencia on Friday. Liga. “I think it’s difficult (to be Vinicius, Editor’s note), I’m not in his shoes, but I think it must be difficult“, said Ancelotti in reaction to the red card inflicted on Vinicius during Real Madrid’s victory at Valencia, for the late match of the 12th day of La Liga.
The Brazilian winger, who was returning from suspension after an accumulation of yellow cards, pushed goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski after an altercation between the two players, which resulted in him being sent off in the 79th minute. “It’s hard to put yourself in his place and put up with everything that happens, the insults. It’s not easy, but he’s trying to improve. He is sad about the red card and apologized“, insisted the Italian tactician.
Vinicius Junior and the action for which he was expelled for attacking Stole Dimitrievski.
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He faces up to four suspension matches
Valencia fans kept insulting and making fun of the Real Madrid star throughout the match as in a previous meeting at the same venue in 2022.”We are still convinced that it was not a red card but a yellow, so we hope he will not be suspended“, said Ancelotti, confidently. Vinicius, 24, risks a suspension of several matches, and could not participate in the Spanish Super Cup on Thursday against Mallorca in Saudi Arabia.
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