Brazil boss dodges Vini Júnior’s off-pitch issues: “I’m not his dad” | OneFootball

The name of Vinícius Júnior has been in the spotlight in recent weeks, both on and off the field. The Brazilian forward stirred up social media after getting upset about being substituted in the classic match between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Away from the pitch, he also went public with his relationship with influencer Virgínia Fonseca.

In El Clásico, Vini Jr. stormed off the field, and his reaction to the substitution made by Xabi Alonso, of course, went viral. The coach of the Brazilian National Team, Carlo Ancelotti, revealed that he had a conversation with the player but avoided delving into the striker’s off-field matters.

“Well, we have a very good relationship with Vini, as with all the players. When something happens, we obviously inform ourselves and ask for advice, what is passed on, what is said to Vinícius. Regarding his reaction, I told him what I thought, that I understood he had made a mistake. He understood, it seems to me that he apologized, and it’s resolved,” said Ancelotti.

Vini, as Ancelotti mentioned, published an apology after the episode. “Sometimes passion gets the best of me because I always want to win and help my team. My competitive personality comes from the love I feel for this club and everything it represents,” wrote the player.

Read more: Xabi Alonso comments on Vini Jr.'s frustration in El Clásico: “We’ll talk”

The Italian coach also reinforced the confidence he has in Vini. It was under Ancelotti, in fact, that the player showed his best version at Real Madrid, becoming one of the team’s main protagonists.

“He is a very important player for us, a player who can help us a lot. We care about him a lot. I believe there is no problem here, nor at his club, nor with his coach. His personal life is his own… I am not his father, I am not his brother, I just want to be his coach. His personal life is his,” the coach added.

Vini Jr. is heading into his third call-up with Ancelotti in charge of the Brazilian National Team. The two have rekindled their successful partnership from Real Madrid. With the Italian, the forward has scored two goals and provided one assist in four matches for the Seleção.

With Vini Jr., therefore, Brazil will face Senegal on November 15th in London. Afterwards, they will take on Tunisia in a friendly to be played in France.

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