Tensions are running high at Real Madrid, with Vinicius Junior expressing his dissatisfaction at a lack of recognition within the club.
The Brazilian striker, who has been a Merengue mainstay in recent seasons, feels he has been short-changed by the management of the dressing room and the choices made by Carlo Ancelotti.
Growing frustration
Vinicius, a regular target of racist insults in Spain, had already hinted that these attacks might prompt him to leave the country. Now, his unease seems to extend to the internal management of Real Madrid. According to his entourage, the player is annoyed by the arrival of Kylian Mbappé and the emergence of Jude Bellingham, two stars who seem to be overshadowing his influence. Currently injured, the winger bitterly observes tactical reflections that could dislodge him from his preferred position, the left wing, in favor of Mbappé.
Tensions with Mbappé and Bellingham
Vinicius Junior is not happy about the preferential treatment given to his team-mates. He is said to have resented last season’s spotlighting of Jude Bellingham, whom he accuses of having been favoured to the detriment of his own performances, which he believes cost him the Ballon d’Or. With Mbappé, the disagreement is of a different order: the Brazilian criticizes the Frenchman for failing to meet expectations on the pitch, while enjoying unwavering support from Carlo Ancelotti.
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