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Title: Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr Has Full Trust of Coach Ancelotti Amid Criticism

Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach of Real Madrid, has expressed his full trust in Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr, despite the player facing criticism following a slow start to the season. The Italian tactician emphasized that the issue is not solely related to Vinicius’s performance, but rather a broader problem that affects the entire team.

In a press conference, Ancelotti dismissed speculation that Vinicius’s struggles are a result of his dual role with the Brazilian national team. “The problem is not that Vinicius is playing well with Real Madrid and not playing well with Brazil, and they say that’s why Brazil is not playing well. No. The problem goes beyond that. We’re extremely happy with him,” Ancelotti said.

Vinicius, who joined Real Madrid in 2018 and is under contract until 2027, has faced racism in Spain and the arrival of Kylian Mbappé, who also prefers playing on the left wing, has sparked speculation about the player’s future. However, Ancelotti remained optimistic about Vinicius’s prospects, stating that the player is training well and is happy to be part of the team.

The Real Madrid head coach also praised Mbappé, saying that the French forward is making progress every day and has adjusted to the team’s system. “They’re training well, they’re happy. Kylian makes progress every day and I think he’s done with his adjustment period, and so is Vini. Let’s not forget that they started the season on the 9th of August. They couldn’t play the preseason but they’ve played many games in one month and this is how they’ve improved their shape,” Ancelotti said.

Real Madrid is set to face Real Sociedad in their next league match, and Ancelotti is looking forward to the challenge. With Vinicius Jr and Mbappé both in the team, Real Madrid fans can expect an exciting match ahead.