Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has compared the treatment that Vinicius Junior receives on the pitch that of Pele and Diego Maradona.
The Italian coach was speaking in the lead up to their home tie with Almeria on Friday, and much of the press conference was focused on Vinicius and the rough challenges defenders make on him. Equally, there was mention
“On the one hand there is what happens on the pitch and on the other, off it. Outside, it is bad for society, still with racism… a modern society cannot be like that,” Ancelotti pointed out.
“And on the pitch, the truth is that the players kick him lots, it’s obvious. Maradona or Pele were also kicked a lot, unfortunately. Our luck is that Vinicius has a strong physique and is capable of enduring [those challenges].”
sadik2
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The only Barcelona player closer to the level of Vinicius jnr is Lewandowsi, the rest are average
M¹N²
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people don't understand what Carlo has said he mean vini jr receive more ugly challenges from an opponents like pele and Maradona in those days...messi is protected from the referees but vini is doing the job well done without no protection from referees....he is the king of the game right now
Yodbcklmz
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I don't know much about Maradona and Pele, but my Vini is incredible
Amgnonijunior
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Real Madrid fans after hearing this funny news 😄 👇👇
Jihbkmnpt
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Ancelotti is right he's not protected
The-Professor
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Ancelotti making a reference here and not comparing. It's sad that we have too many low IQ afers here😭