Per the French TV show, Karim Benzema could be heard complaining about the Brazilian at half time of Real Madrid's Champions League draw with Mönchengladbach.
According to French TV, Karim Benzema could be heard voicing his displeasure at team-mate Vinícus Júnior’s performance at half time of Real Madrid’s Champions League draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach on Tuesday.
"He does what he wants": Benzema allegedly slams Vinícius
The programme Téléfoot broadcast a video in which Benzema allegedly complains to Madrid left-back and fellow Frenchman Ferland Mendy about Vinícius, although it should be noted that the Brazilian is never mentioned by name.
“He does what he wants,” Benzema says to Mendy, per Téléfoot. “Don’t play with him, brother. He plays against us.” The pair could then be seen in conversation with Vinícius as Madrid returned to the Borussia-Park field for the second half.
According to second-half statistics, Mendy went on to pass the ball to Vinícius three times after the break, while the forward passed to the defender on nine occasions.
After struggling to make an impact in the Champions League Group B clash - “a very poor performance”, wrote AS journalist Sergio Santos in his match ratings - Vinícius was substituted after 70 minutes, with Eden Hazard replacing the 20-year-old.
Late Benzema, Casemiro goals salvage point for Real Madrid
Trailing 1-0 at half time to a goal by Marcus Thuram, Zinedine Zidane’s men went further behind when Thuram doubled Mönchengladbach’s lead on the hour mark, but last-gasp strikes by Benzema and Casemiro rescued a point for the visitors.
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zatbnostuy
1279
But Benzema you yourself do what you want not the team. Against Barcelona the opportunity should have scored never happened and that's what the team wants but you did what you want
real_ultras
909
That problem still lingers with Vini. He doesn't know when to pass the ball or when to shoot. In any case Hazard is back, we can have fixed forwards in Hazard, Benzema and Asensio/Vinicius now.
RichardCfC
608
Vinicius needs to add goals to his game and also play with the team instead of trying to get past defenders using skills.. He needs to mature because from the looks of it he has massive massive potential to become a great player
GerryMcguinness
469
Madrid do not have a good team spirit at all. I think Zidane needs to change the way the team plays and buy some new players. The current attackers, apart from Hazard and Benzema are not good enough for Real Madrid
RealMadrid92
17
But Benzema you yourself do what you want not the team. Against Barcelona the opportunity should have scored never happened and that's what the team wants but you did what you want
So how dis valverde score against Barcelona? All credit go for benzema brilliant pass. You only see negative. He does very hard work every match. Even last match he score important goal
hazardeden1017
13
But Benzema you yourself do what you want not the team. Against Barcelona the opportunity should have scored never happened and that's what the team wants but you did what you want
Without Benzema ur team won't progress a bit, I don't understand half of ur fanbase criticizing the experienced and matured players and prefer the blind young players, trust me it's not everytime that youngsters play better than experienced ones, Ramos and Benzema are clear examples
muwikpruz
12
But Benzema you yourself do what you want not the team. Against Barcelona the opportunity should have scored never happened and that's what the team wants but you did what you want
Dummy....of all things happened in the match the one thing that stings you is Benzema's miss. Didn't u see the first goal? Benzema came forward and Pique as well that's the reason Valverde was unmarked in the box. Valverde could have easily passed the ball to Vini....You guys would have hailed Valverde assist to Vini. Nobody would recognise Benzema's contribution. Stuupid haters.
real_ultras
12
But Benzema you yourself do what you want not the team. Against Barcelona the opportunity should have scored never happened and that's what the team wants but you did what you want
You are clear example on how this myth against Benzema missing chances spreads. You will remember and keep uttering just one opportunity missed by Benzema till eternity but will conveniently omit his assists in that game. Benzema was involved in both the goals against Barca.
zioacimrs
9
But Benzema you yourself do what you want not the team. Against Barcelona the opportunity should have scored never happened and that's what the team wants but you did what you want
you can't criticize Benzema, cos you don't know what is football ok, we salutes you sir.
iamsomeone
8
Benzema is a ST, not a winger... He's a senior player, he knows what he's doing, he already a legend... Vinicius is 21 years old, you have know idea what you'r talking about.. Benzema shoot, create chances, pass ball, assist that's why he's a complete player as well as unselfish
yeah bro