Vini Jr urged to leave after clash with Real Madrid boss | OneFootball

Vini Jr threw a bottle on the ground upon learning he would be substituted

The relationship between Vini Jr and coach Xabi Alonso does not seem to be the best at Real Madrid (ESP). This is because, on Saturday (20), in the Madrid team's 2-0 victory over Espanyol (ESP), the former Flamengo player was outraged to learn that he would be substituted.

At 32 minutes into the second half, Alonso called Rodrygo to replace Vini. Outraged, the product of Flamengo gestured and threw a bottle on the ground, not hiding his indignation with the change. After the match, the coach acknowledged that he could have left the ex-Mengão on the field.

WHAT DID XABI ALONSO SAY ABOUT VINI JR'S OUTRAGE?

— Today he lacked a goal. And, at the moment he was doing better, I substituted him. I could have waited a bit to substitute him later, but I wanted to bring in new players on the wing. The same thing happened with Mastantuono. He told me 'you're substituting me?'. 'Yes, you' —, the coach began.

— And it was the same thing with Vini. He wanted to continue, but it was to take control and we needed new players. Franco (Mastantuono) also left a bit annoyed, this happens to everyone. I'm happy with Vini's performance, with Franco's... But there are times when you need new players —, concluded Xabi.

HAVE XABI AND VINI CLASHED BEFORE?

On Tuesday (16), Xabi Alonso surprised the world by leaving Vini Jr on the bench in the Champions League debut, when Real Madrid beat Olympique de Marseille (FRA) 2-1. The ex-Flamengo entered in the second half and played a decisive role in the victory by suffering a penalty, converted by Mbappé.

In the Spanish Championship round this Saturday (20), Vini was also decisive, by providing an assist for Mbappé's goal two minutes into the second half. In addition, the rubro-negro prodigy hit the post at 21’. Now, the ex-Flamengo hopes not to have problems on Tuesday (23), against Levante (ESP), in another round of LaLiga.

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