Mourinho says Vinícius Júnior is unfairly targeted but wants him to manage his emotions better
Summary
Real Madrid coach José Mourinho said that Vinícius Júnior is unfairly targeted by opponents but can improve in managing his emotions during games. Mourinho highlighted the need for Vinícius to better handle insults and provocation from fans, while also pointing out that referees should protect players from fouls and aggressive behavior on the field.Key Facts
- José Mourinho is in his second period as head coach of Real Madrid.
- Vinícius Júnior faced several incidents with fans and opposing players in a recent La Liga match against Espanyol.
- Mourinho believes the insults Vinícius receives from fans are usually not racist or homophobic but typical crowd insults.
- He thinks Vinícius should better control his reactions to fan insults both on and off the field.
- Mourinho says referees need to protect players from fouls and aggression during games.
- Mourinho was previously criticized after comments about Vinícius’ behavior during a Champions League match when Mourinho coached Benfica.
- Mourinho observed that opponents now seem to know how much they can pressure Vinícius physically and verbally before receiving a penalty.
- He wants to work with Vinícius on improving his interactions with opposing fans.
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