GOLAZONEWSJosé Mourinho defends Vinícius Júnior at Real Madrid
- José Mourinho publicly supports Vinícius Júnior amid recent criticism.
- The Brazilian forward recently served a four-match suspension in La Liga.
- Mourinho questioned the lack of respect shown to the player and criticized La Liga's president.
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has stepped forward to defend Vinícius Júnior following recent criticism regarding the forward's performance at the start of the season. During a press conference in Madrid, the Portuguese coach addressed the immense pressure the Brazilian faces, noting that the player has also been sidelined by a four-match suspension in the Spanish league.
Mourinho remarked that if he were in Vinícius' position, he likely would have considered leaving the club. The manager expressed his view that the player is not receiving sufficient respect. Furthermore, Mourinho directed a sharp comment toward La Liga president Javier Tebas regarding the ongoing controversy between the league and the club, suggesting that the official's explanations could only be justified if there were a clinical reason behind them.