Mourinho Says Vinícius Júnior Is Unfairly Targeted but Wants Him to Manage His Emotions Better
Mourinho said the Brazil forward faces different treatment from opponents and that referees must do more to protect him.
- Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho said on Tuesday that star forward Vin is being unfairly targeted by opponents, but acknowledged the player can improve his emotional control when reacting to provocations.
- The Brazilian forward was involved in several heated incidents with opposing fans and players during Real Madrid's opening Spanish Liga match against Espanyol on Aug 22 in Barcelona, prompting Mourinho's defense of his player.
- Mourinho criticized officials, stating "if the yellow card is only shown after 10 fouls, if there can be violence, then it's a type of treatment that I don't like." He emphasized referees must protect players from such aggression.
- While acknowledging the difficulty of managing in-game frustration, Mourinho suggested Vini can better control his reactions to typical insults from opposing fans, noting he feels "calmer" with more emotional control than in previous years.
- Real Madrid hosts Real Sociedad for its second Spanish Liga match on Wednesday as Mourinho aims to build on the opening performance and guide his squad toward better discipline in Spain's elite competition.
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The Toronto Star
Mourinho says Vinícius Júnior is unfairly targeted but wants him to manage his emotions better
MADRID (AP) — José Mourinho, once known for his fiery personality and frequent touchline outbursts, wants to help Vinícius Júnior control his emotions better.
The luso assures that the rivals are hard with the Brazilian because the referees allow it, but he points out situations that he must learn to manage.
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