🎙️Ancelotti: I told Vinicius he was wrong about Xabi | OneFootball

The controversy that arose after Vinícius Júnior’s reaction during El Clásico, where he expressed his anger at being substituted by Xabi Alonso, seems to have been settled by a key figure: Carlo Ancelotti. The current Brazil national team coach and former Real Madrid manager spoke out about the incident, defending his good relationship with the player, while acknowledging his mistake.

Advice to the Player

During a recent press conference, Ancelotti—who called up Vinícius for Brazil’s upcoming friendlies—confirmed that the issue had been discussed.

"We spoke with Vinícius about his reaction. I told him what I thought, that he made a mistake, he understood the mistake and I believe he apologized. The matter is resolved," assured the Italian coach, making it clear that the incident is in the past for both the club and the national team.

Calm and Support

Ancelotti dismissed the idea that the controversy would affect the player’s career. "We have a very good relationship with Vinícius, as with all the players," he stated, adding that the Brazilian is a vital part of the Canarinha’s setup.

"Vinícius is a very important player for us, a player who can contribute a lot, and we care for him a great deal. I believe there is no problem here, nor with his club, nor with his coach," concluded the manager, who emphasized that his role is that of a coach and not that of a father or brother to the player.

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