NEW DELHI: Vinicius Junior, who was sadly subjected to racial abuse final weekend, will likely be absent for a second consecutive match because of a knee problem, as confirmed by Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Friday.
The 22-year-old Brazilian winger has garnered widespread assist from world wide following the incident of racial abuse by Valencia followers throughout a latest match.
Vinicius was unable to take part in Madrid’s midweek victory in opposition to Rayo Vallecano because of discomfort in his knee. Nevertheless, his teammates expressed their solidarity by carrying his quantity 20 shirt earlier than the sport.
Sadly, the knee downside has endured, stopping his return for Saturday’s away match in opposition to Sevilla, who’re at present finalists within the Europa League.
Regardless of lacking out on the chance to contribute on the sector, Vinicius continues to obtain assist from his membership, teammates, and followers as he navigates by way of this difficult interval.
“Vinicius won’t journey as a result of he won’t play, he’d go if he had the possibility of enjoying (however) his knee continues to be giving him issues,” Ancelotti informed a information convention in Madrid on Friday.
“It would not matter if it is dwelling or away, he cannot play. I hope that he can play within the final recreation.”
Vinicius was despatched off in opposition to Valencia however his ban was later overturned by the Spanish soccer federation’s Competitors Committee.
One Sevilla fan group is encouraging supporters to protest in opposition to Actual Madrid and their president Florentino Perez due to the choice by waving white handkerchiefs on the recreation.
La Liga president Javier Tebas apologised to Vinicius on Thursday after showing to criticise him on Twitter for his complaints concerning the Spanish prime flight belonging to “racists”.
“I did not need to criticise Vinicius,” Tebas informed reporters.
The 22-year-old Brazilian winger has garnered widespread assist from world wide following the incident of racial abuse by Valencia followers throughout a latest match.
Vinicius was unable to take part in Madrid’s midweek victory in opposition to Rayo Vallecano because of discomfort in his knee. Nevertheless, his teammates expressed their solidarity by carrying his quantity 20 shirt earlier than the sport.
Sadly, the knee downside has endured, stopping his return for Saturday’s away match in opposition to Sevilla, who’re at present finalists within the Europa League.
Regardless of lacking out on the chance to contribute on the sector, Vinicius continues to obtain assist from his membership, teammates, and followers as he navigates by way of this difficult interval.
“Vinicius won’t journey as a result of he won’t play, he’d go if he had the possibility of enjoying (however) his knee continues to be giving him issues,” Ancelotti informed a information convention in Madrid on Friday.
“It would not matter if it is dwelling or away, he cannot play. I hope that he can play within the final recreation.”
Vinicius was despatched off in opposition to Valencia however his ban was later overturned by the Spanish soccer federation’s Competitors Committee.
One Sevilla fan group is encouraging supporters to protest in opposition to Actual Madrid and their president Florentino Perez due to the choice by waving white handkerchiefs on the recreation.
La Liga president Javier Tebas apologised to Vinicius on Thursday after showing to criticise him on Twitter for his complaints concerning the Spanish prime flight belonging to “racists”.
“I did not need to criticise Vinicius,” Tebas informed reporters.
“My frustration was my mistake. I perceive that Vinicius is pissed off as a result of he would not perceive concerning the division of powers (for coping with racism), however I am additionally pissed off as a result of I do learn about it and there have been no sanctions.”
Ancelotti stated Madrid had been additionally with out Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio with different harm points.
Los Blancos are second within the desk, some extent forward of metropolis rivals Atletico.
Sevilla, tenth, nonetheless have an opportunity of qualifying for subsequent season’s UEFA Convention League, sitting only a level behind Osasuna in seventh.
(With AFP inputs)