Mourinho Blasts 'Shameless' Timing of Vinicius Ban Decision
Mourinho called the announcement disrespectful as the suspension leaves Real Madrid without Vinicius Junior for four league matches, including El Clasico.
- On Wednesday, Spanish football authorities announced a four-match suspension for Vinicius Junior, prompting Jose Mourinho to criticize the timing as "shameless" just hours before their Champions League clash with Roma.
- Vinicius Junior received the ban after being sent off against Villarreal on October 10 for pulling an opponent's hair, depriving Real Madrid of a key attacker for upcoming matches including the Clasico against Barcelona.
- Mourinho argued the announcement disrupted preparations, questioning: "Do you think it's normal that a player knows he's been given a four-match suspension?" He said the timing showed "a lack of respect."
- After trailing 3-1, Real Madrid rallied to win 4-3 as substitutes Endrick and Carlos Espi scored, with Arda Guler providing two assists in the late comeback that Mourinho credited to tactical changes.
- Mourinho expressed unhappiness with the upcoming schedule, with his side traveling to AEK Athens on Nov 4 before facing Valencia on Nov 7, a tight turnaround preceding national team matches.
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Real Madrid wins 4:3 in Rome, but the four-game lock for Vinicius Junior causes trouble. Mourinho criticizes the time.
Real Madrid's coach, Jose Mourinho, was irritated by the victory of his band in the AS Roma match (4-3), in the Champions League, after being asked about Vinicius Jr's performance, reports AFP.
The Portuguese coach appeared at a press conference after Real Madrid's triumph against Rome.
After the victory of his team against the AS Rome (4-3) on Wednesday in the Champions League, the Portuguese did not hide his annoyance.
Vinicius Junior plays with the referee and now gets the receipt: The real star misses Clásico against FC Barcelona because of a longer lockout. Coach José Mourinho notices a conspiracy.
Jose Mourinho blasts timing of Vinicius ban decision: ‘They do things shamelessly now’
Jose Mourinho hit out at the “shameless” decision by Spanish football authorities to announce that Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior had been slapped with a four-match ban just hours before the Champions League clash with Roma kicked off.
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