In the next "El Clasico" of the 35th round of the Spanish championship, the players of "Real Madrid" faced their fierce rival "Barcelona" at the latter's home ground and dramatically lost 4:3. Although the Madrid team started the match strongly, managing to score two goals in the first 15 minutes, the Catalans showed their character and achieved a determined comeback.
Direct criticism: Heavy statement from Benito
After the match, former "Real" player and now football analyst Alvaro Benito expressed sharp opinions about the team's Brazilian star Vinisius Junior:
"No matter how I describe Vinisius's performance today, it can only be summed up in one word — disgrace. You cannot act so passively in such crucial matches."
“Ancelotti must take him out of the lineup”
Benito further strengthened his opinion by saying:
“Ancelotti must remove him from the lineup. The new incoming coach must be ready for a big job — a fundamental change in the mentality of some players is required.”
"There is a mentality problem"
According to Benito, Vinisius Junior only fights in attack, does not strive to help in defense, and shows little activity in pressing the opponent:
“He only thinks about the attack. There are almost no active actions like going back, taking the ball away, or putting pressure on the opponent. This is a serious problem for team spirit and discipline.”
What does Vinisius's statistics show?
It should be noted that Vinisius did not walk around indifferently during the match against "Barcelona." He was active in attack, providing two assists to Kylian Mbappe and was substituted in the 88th minute.
Is Benito's relationship with Vinisius not a coincidence?
Benito has previously been known for his criticisms regarding Vinisius's "character issues." These criticisms are said to have caused a significant rift between the Brazilian player and some "Real" specialists.
Zamin.uz editorial reminds that in football, not only the game but also mental preparation and discipline are of great importance. Vinisius Junior has the opportunity to respond to his critics on the field, and it will be closely watched how he responds in the upcoming matches
