Mourinho defends Vinicius's situation

José Mourinho has spoken about Vinicius Jr's recent struggles, suggesting the Brazilian should have left Spain this summer to avoid the challenges he is currently facing. He framed this as a way to support his player.

Vinicius faces difficulties on and off the field

Vinicius has been going through a tough time, highlighted by a red card in a recent match against Villarreal and a difficult performance in a Champions League game against Roma. His substitution at the 59th minute marked a turning point for Real Madrid in that match.

Mourinho explains the challenges Vinicius faced

During his press conference, Mourinho acknowledged that Vinicius had a very difficult match, largely due to Roma's strategy of attacking his flank. He also criticized the second goal for being scored when the game was balanced and Real Madrid was not struggling.

Mourinho made multiple changes to support Vinicius

The Real Madrid coach emphasized that he made five substitutions in the second half to shift focus away from Vinicius. He noted that substitutions are a normal part of football and that Vinicius needs to work harder to improve his performance.

Vinicius faces a suspension for La Liga matches

Vinicius has received four match suspensions in La Liga, which Mourinho did not find surprising. He expected the disciplinary actions and expressed satisfaction with the outcome, though he acknowledged the impact on his player's availability.

Mourinho praises Vinicius's character and resilience

Mourinho spoke highly of Vinicius's personality, describing him as a great guy who always faces difficulties with a smile. He suggested that if he were in Vinicius's position, he might have left Spain for a country where his player would be respected, but he chose to stay loyal to Real Madrid.