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, this Saturday (20), during the Madrid team's 2-0 victory over Espanyol (ESP), the former Flamengo player was outraged upon learning he would be substituted.

At 32 minutes into the second half, Alonso called Rodrygo to take Vini's place. Outraged, the former Flamengo player 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 former Mengão player on the field.

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

— 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 fresh players on the wing. The same thing happened with Mastantuono. He asked me ‘are you substituting me?’. ‘Yes, you’ —, the coach began.

— And it was the same with Vini. He wanted to continue, but it was about taking control and we needed fresh players. Franco (Mastantuono) also left a bit upset, this happens with everyone. I am happy with Vini's performance, with Franco's… But there are moments when you need fresh players —, concluded Xabi.

HAVE XABI AND VINI CLASHED BEFORE?

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

In the Spanish Championship round this Saturday (20), Vini was also decisive, providing an assist for Mbappé's goal two minutes into the second half. Additionally, the former red-and-black player hit the post at 21’. Now, the former Flamengo player hopes not to have problems on Tuesday (23), against Levante (ESP), in another LaLiga round.

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