Barcelona legend Carles Puyol has told the press that he would love to have a conversation with Vinicius Junior about his attitude, explaining that he feels the Brazilian is damaging himself with his current approach.
The Brazilian saw 16 bookings for last season, and has a habit of winding opponents, referees and fans up the wrong way. This does not excuse or explain the horrendous racial abuse he has been subjected to in the past two years either. It is not just the opposition that have found Vinicius’ attitude frustrating though, with Carlo Ancelotti and several teammates publicly commenting that he should go looking for conflict less often.
The latest to do so is Carles Puyol, the former Barcelona central defender and Blaugrana legend. At a padel event in Sant Cugat on the outskirts of Barcelona, Puyol told the press that Vinicius should be enjoyed by opposing fans.
“Vinicius is a great footballer, he makes a difference and should be admired in every ground he visits. Great players have come to the Camp Nou, and despite being rivals, they are admired for being great players.”
Puyol himself was keen on speaking to him about it.
“I would love to talk to him as a professional colleague and tell him what I think and feel about him. If he changed his attitude, he would have more recognition. If I talked to him I would tell you what I think about him.”
rookaviruss
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As a football fan I love him and admire him too but personally I don’t like his attitude!!
fetbknosz
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The legend is right. If Vinicius continue like this then we should just sell him to Liverpool. He's a great player but his attitude is getting the best out of him.
UEFAchampions
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The first time am agreeing with a Barca player. Vinicius is a joke tbh. Even a girl doesn't behave like Vinicius, Vinicius is a clown
Olando84
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I always like this guy puyol, he's a true legend. I never saw anything like racism in him at the time he was playing football. please do so to save this good player career.
Dhiruu
407
As a Real Madrid fan, my best defender from Barcelona is him.❤️❤️
S100K
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This is from a sensible man, Vinicious being a good player is just trying to bring himself down with his childish attitude. He complain on the pitch too much and always seeing something wrong with either the referee, the fans or his opponents He's always playing talking. What will he gain with all those murmuring and complains .? He's becoming too boring and a nuisance to football. How many black footballers who are not being abused, more, but Vinicious happened to be the most racially abused player because of his own attitude. Better chance and rather be love.
JoyNg01
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Vinicius Junior and Rodrigo are both talented players, but they have yet to fully demonstrate their potential. While they had a decent season last year, they have struggled to prove themselves so far this season. In particular, Vinicius should prioritize focusing on his football skills rather than getting involved in arguments with referees and opponents. It appears that his attention is divided between other matters and the game itself. Both players were expected to be the successors to Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo, but they still have a long way to go to reach even a fraction of the greatness achieved by those legends. Currently, the only impactful player in the squad seems to be Jude Bellingham. When Bellingham fails to score, Real Madrid tends to either lose or draw matches, indicating a lack of consistent impact from other players. But still, It's important to remember that player development is a process, and young talents like Vinicius Junior and Rodrigo still have time to evolve and fulfill their potential. Patience and support from the team, coaching staff, and fans can play a crucial role in their growth and success.💯👌🤍🤍
fetbknosz
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All the Madrid fans are with you, Puyol. Vinicius is more of a comedian than a footballer. I can't really understand why he love arguing all the time. Like for real he's really a joke
MadridSport
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Puyol is right. Vinicius is even begining to get us the Madrid fans really angry. He's focussing on arguing than playing football.
Tondabowy
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Vinicius is so talented but his reaction and attitude will let him fade with no time This not about rivalry I think Madrid staffs have to talk to him Ronaldinho was doing more showboating than Vinicius but he didn’t get too much racial abuse like Vinicius
fetbknosz
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If Vinicius can not control his attitude then sell him to Liverpool. He's a comedian instead of being a footballer. As a Madrid fan, am tired of his attitude
Fupmnrsz
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VINICIUS, PUYOL JUST GAVE A FATHERLY AND PROFESIONAL ADVICE. CALL PUYOL OR GET TO HIM ANYWAY POSSIBLE. OTHERS WHO LOVE U AND APPRECIATE YOUR TALENTS ARE TIRED OF YOU LOSING FOCUS. FOCUS ON YOUR TALENTS AND AVOID UNNECESSARY TALKS AND ARGUMENTS.
madrista_13_ucl
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As a Madrid fan, these days I'm sick of Vinicius attitude on the pitch instead of focusing to play beautiful football, he's busy with unnecessary fight talking with the opponent and that is causing Madrid, if he continue like this he'll end up ruining his football career. That's why Talent is not enough it requires hardwork determination focus in order to achieve your goals.
Tondabowy
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Last season Vinicius is not the same Vinicius we are seeing this season He argue more than the ball he plays Ronaldinho won’t reply you words but with his beautiful foot works
ncking
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puyol I personally I agree with you can advise him but I don't think you can change the nature of person a dog is dog, because a lot of people advised him but he doesn't change. am a Madrid funny and I was supporting vini previous time but this time around Big NO!! I can't support him because his attitudes doesn't impress at all. I would prefer real Madrid to sell him and get mbappe then they buy Endrick as our number 9