Vini Jr.: “I don’t recall a player ever receiving a four-match suspension"
"The good streak will return, and the goals will come back," explained the Brazilian forward.
Vini Jr. spoke to the media after Real Madrid's away victory against Roma: “This is Real Madrid. We needed a match like this to change the dynamics a bit and the season. It will help and give us a boost because the younger players stepped up, showed courage, and played a great match. Endrick had an incredible game, scored a goal, and helped us. That’s why he won the MVP of the match. And Carlos, every time he comes on, he changes the dynamic and always scores goals.”
“It’s normal for me to get upset after being substituted because I always want to play every match. I’m aware of my form and how I’m playing. I’m here to help the team, and sometimes I need to come off so other players can play and change the dynamics.”
Roma
“They have good players, play one-on-one across the field, and it’s always very difficult. They did a great job today, but we won, and that’s the most important thing.”
His suspension
“I don’t recall a player ever receiving a four-match suspension. I tried to move the player in front of me aside, and in the end, I got tangled in his hair. The rule is new. The CTA always comes to Valdebebas to explain things to us, but they never mentioned this, and now they change it. Well, it’s a red card, which is why I was so surprised, but I didn’t say any offensive words to the referee to get four matches. But with Vini, everything is easy because the other team will say it’s fine, and the press will also say it’s fine. I understand that. I’m here to keep evolving and improving because I know where I come from and where I can go.”
His current form
“I’m working hard to get back as soon as possible. I know I’m not at my best right now, but I’ve had worse moments, and even when people doubted me, I’ve always stood up for this club. That’s why I renewed for six more years. The good streak will return, and the goals will come back. I’m sure of that; I have no doubt. I’m here to help the team.”
Mourinho
“Mourinho and I have a very good relationship. He tells me things clearly. Of course, I was a little upset today when I came off, but that’s normal. In the end, he was right; the team improved, and that’s the most important thing.”
Why is he targeted?
“The opposing fans have to boo me because I’m here to score goals against their team. But the referees, I don’t understand. I saw a statistic that I’ve received 500 fouls, leading to five red cards, and over 500 fouls for I don’t know how many yellow cards. In the end, the yellow cards are always for Vini, for the forwards. We need to protect players who do different things in football, like Lamine at Barcelona or Julián at Atleti. Defenders have every right to foul me all game, but in the end, the card is always for me.”
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