Vinicius Junior is one of the players of the moment. After a fantastic season in which he played a crucial role in Real Madrid’s Champions League and La Liga titles, the Brazilian continues to be in excellent form as his side look to go for another European title.
Unfortunately, the player trained in Flamengo has to endure all kinds of attacks every weekend, since he is not only a victim of racism in some stadiums but he is also one of the most fouled footballers in Europe. Thibaut Courtois, Madrid goalkeeper, believes that the winger is more respected when they play outside of Spain.
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Thibaut Courtois believes that Vini is respected more outside of Spain
“I think that in Europe there is more respect for Vinicius, other players and perhaps for Madrid. Against Chelsea and Liverpool there were no problems and they are difficult rivals, because in England they also play hard. It is not something that you should ask me, you should ask your rivals. But that never happens, that’s the problem. Then the questions are asked as a joke and they like how people get into Vinicius’s head,” Courtois said in dialogue with Movistar+.
“I hope that Vini can respond on the field as he has been doing. There is a world of difference between the boy who arrived five years ago and the one now. I am very happy to see him like this and I hope he can continue to score and assist. This is how he will silence people,” added the Belgian goalkeeper.
At just 22 years old, Vinicius achieved some of the most important achievements in the world of football and still has a long way to go. Unfortunately, his talent and ability to outplay opponents exposes him to snap reactions from his antagonists, but he doesn’t have to change the way he plays.
