The Brazilian striker showed his displeasure at being substituted by Xabi, but this time it wasn't with the coach. The reason: what happened on the pitch.
Vinicius was once again substituted by Xabi Alonso, and the Brazilian left the pitch in a huff once more. However, on this occasion, his displeasure was not due to being substituted by the Tolosa-born manager, but rather to a play by Mastantuono.
The winger showed his dissatisfaction with what had happened on the pitch and made this clear to Xabi when he met him on the sideline. Vinicius pointed to the grass in an attempt to explain his anger. His frustration had been building up over several plays on the pitch and exploded before he was substituted, following a shot by the young Argentine.
In the first move of the second half, Güler decided to look for Mbappé in space, “forgetting” about Vini, who was in a clearer position, open on the wing. But the Turkish player opted for a pass to Kylian, which was ultimately blocked by the Kairat Almaty goalkeeper. Once on the pitch, the Brazilian complained to Güler with visible arm gestures. That's when Vinicius' fuse began to ignite.
Later in the match, just before the substitution, a shot on goal by Mastantuono ended up destroying the Brazilian's spirit, and he was unable to contain his anger when he reached the bench. The play unfolded as follows: Mbappé threaded a pass to Mastantuono on the edge of the Kazakh side's area, and the Argentine decided to shoot with his right foot, without seeing a clear pass to the Brazilian winger, who was running unmarked into the centre of the six-yard box. The shot was blocked by the opposing goalkeeper, and Vinicius, clearly irritated, reproached him for the situation.
A few minutes later, the Brazilian was substituted, leading to what everyone saw. For his part, Xabi exonerated Vini at a press conference: "It wasn't a rebound. Another day... but not today. It's always up to the coach. Vini's wasn't a complaint. There was a comment that we understood." Without a doubt, it's not been the best start to the season for the Brazilian star.