😤 Saying what everyone’s thinking: Kroos criticises Vinícius Júnior | OneFootball

Vinícius Júnior regularly sparks discussions with his behavior on the field. He often stands out due to theatrics, provocative gestures, and intense reactions towards fans, opponents, referees, and recently even his own coach. This was evident again in the Clásico when he stormed off to the locker room in a foul mood after being substituted.

Even his teammates and former colleagues sometimes find his behavior perplexing. This includes Toni Kroos, who spoke about his former teammate during the Icon League: "At that moment, I often told him that it was enough." The world champion added, "As a team, you feel like it's now directed against the entire team because of that."

Kroos often tried to calm the Brazilian down—mainly to ensure he didn't lose focus on his own game. "I often said: 'You're so good, you don't need that at all.'"

And that remains the core issue: Vinícius Júnior is an exceptional footballer—one of the best out there. But to fully realize his potential, he must learn to better control his emotions.

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