José Mourinho has stated that if he were Vinícius Júnior, he would have left Real Madrid last summer due to a lack of respect. The Brazilian forward, currently serving a four-game ban after a red card against Villarreal, has faced fan whistles at the Bernabéu despite signing a contract extension until 2032. Mourinho praised Vinícius's psychological strength and love for the club, noting his importance to the dressing room.
He also addressed Vinícius's difficult performance against Roma, where he was substituted early, and confirmed he will likely start the Champions League match against RB Leipzig.
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