Madrid – Real Madrid midfielder โFranco Mastantuono โhas publicly โpraised teammate Vinicius Jr.,highlighting not only the Brazilian’s skill on the field but also his positive โinfluence within the team’s locker โคroom. The 18-year-old Argentine, who joined Realโ Madrid from Riverโค Plate this summer for aโข reported โฌ45 million, has quickly integrated into the squad and earned playing time underโข coach Xabi Alonso.
Mastantuono’s comments offer a contrasting viewpoint to recent criticisms leveled against โขVinicius Jr., especially regarding displays of frustration โwhen substituted during matches. Having made 12 appearances for Madrid this season,scoring one goalโ and providingโ one assist,Mastantuono has gained firsthand โฃinsightโค into Vinicius’ character. He asserts that the โคwinger is โa valuable leader and a positive force despite occasional outbursts.
“Vinicius is an extraordinary person who received a lot of โคcriticism for his behavior, but he brought joy toโ the dressing room and was always ready โto โplay,”โ Mastantuono stated, as quoted by Football Espana. “Of course, he would be angry, like all of us, ifโฃ heโค was taken off. Maybe that was not the right way to handle it. Though, he immediately admitted it and knew that he was very crucial for the team โฃand was one of the captains. He apologized,and that was it. Things like this happen in football.”
Mastantuono emphasized Vinicius’ willingness to accept criticism and his immediate remorse following any displays of anger,underscoring the winger’s commitment to the team.The young midfielder expressed his overallโ happiness at playing alongside the stars at Real Madrid and the valuable lessons he is learningโ from them.
