Ex-Real Madrid man backs Vini Jr in row with Xabi Alonso | OneFootball

Benzema highlighted that Vinicius Júnior has a strong personality

Vinicius Júnior went through tense moments after an argument with coach Xabi Alonso of Real Madrid (ESP), during the clásico against Barcelona (ESP). Despite the incident, Benzema, a former player for the Madrid team, defended the ex-Flamengo player and stated that the situation was not a big deal.

— It's his personality. He gets upset when he leaves the field and that's normal. Okay, he shouldn't do that, but people need to know that's how he is: he makes gestures on and off the field — said Karim Benzema, in an interview with the Spanish newspaper ‘Diario AS’.

“It's nothing serious. When he's playing well and thinks he can do more, touch the ball more, and then he's substituted, he makes gestures because he doesn't want to leave the field”, added the former Real Madrid player, this Tuesday (18).

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF THE CONTROVERSY?

During the clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona, coach Xabi Alonso took Vinicius Junior off at the 70th minute. However, the former Flamengo player did not like it and left the field complaining. Despite the moment, the ex-Mengo player apologized to the fans.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION?

Thus, Flamengo, Vinicius Júnior's former team, remains focused on the upcoming challenges of the season. That's because Mengo faces Fluminense this Wednesday (19), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 34th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

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