The former Real Madrid player didn’t hold back.
Vinícius needs to reconsider his style of play.
Details: Rafael van der Vaart, a 43-year-old former midfielder for Real Madrid and the Netherlands national team, criticized Real Madrid’s star, Vinícius Júnior, after the recent Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich.
While van der Vaart recognizes Vinícius as a talented player, he feels that the Brazilian winger’s recent performances have been lacking:
“Vinícius is playing absolutely terribly. It’s unbearable for me to watch him. It really saddens me because he’s a fantastic player! But as soon as he takes a slight hit, he rolls around hoping the opponent gets a red card, then gets up as if nothing happened. That’s what I find so disappointing.” – Van der Vaart remarked.
Rafael van der Vaart was with Real Madrid from 2008 to 2010, making 73 appearances, scoring 12 goals, and providing 13 assists.
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