😤 He says what everyone’s thinking: Kroos criticises Vinícius Júnior

Vinícius Júnior regularly sparks discussions with his behavior on the field. He frequently stands out due to theatrics, provocative gestures, and intense reactions towards fans, opponents, referees, and recently even his own coach. This was evident again in the Clásico when he stormed off to the dressing room in a huff after being substituted.

Even among teammates and former companions, his behavior sometimes meets with incomprehension. This is also the case with Toni Kroos, who spoke about his former teammate during the Icon League: "In those moments, I often told him that enough is enough." The World Champion added: "As a team, you feel that it now seems to be directed against the entire team."

Kroos often tried to calm the Brazilian down—especially so he wouldn't lose focus on his own game. "I often said: 'You are so good, you don't need that at all.'"

And that remains the core issue: Vinícius Júnior is an exceptional footballer—one of the best out there. But to fully realize his potential, he must learn to better control his emotions.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.

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