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·5 November 2025
French legend accuses Vinicius Junior of overcomplicating play in Champions League defeat
French legend accuses Vinicius Junior of overcomplicating play in Champions League defeat | OneFootball
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Real Madrid star criticised for lack of intensity and decision-making
French legend accuses Vinicius Junior of overcomplicating play in Champions League defeat
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French legend Thierry Henry criticised Vinicius Junior following Real Madrid’s 1 - 0 defeat to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League group stage at Anfield.
The decisive goal came in the 61 minute when Alexis Mac Allister struck from distance to secure all three point for Arne Slot’s side. Despite Madrid’s star studded attack, the visitors failed to register single shot on target throughout the match.
Speaking on CBS Sports, Henry expressed frustration at Vinicius' display calling it "overcomplicated" and lacking in purpose.
"I don’t understand it, you've to play what’s in front of you and read the moment. Even if there’s no one inside the box forcing your opponent back thirty yards can open space for others. But instead, he’s trying too hard to make things look beautiful when simplicity is enough" Henry said.
Henry also accused Vinicius of allowing Liverpool right back Conor Bradley too much freedom:
"In first few minutes, he had Bradley one on one. That’s when you test him , make him panic, make him take yellow card. but Vinicius didn’t do that. He backed off and made it easy for the defender"
Henry added that Madrid’s forward made "the wrong decisions repeatedly" often slowing attacks by recycling possession instead of taking on defenders early.
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