Ancelotti Announces Vinícius's Decision after being Sent off against Valencia: No...

Ancelotti's press conference, ahead of the game against Deportiva Minera in the Copa del Rey, has left some very interesting replies regarding current Madrid affairs. One of the hottest topics, as expected, is focused on Vinícius Jr.'s expulsion.

Real Madrid's "7" left for the changing room early in the game held at Mestalla after his push on Dimitrievski, who provoked the Madrid forward. Regardless, Soto Grado decided to punish only the São Gonçalo center-forward with a direct red card... interpreting violent behavior as stated in the game report.

After questions were asked in the press conference following that clash in Valencia, Carlo Ancelotti had to reply to more issues about his pupil's expulsion. The Competition Committee's meeting will determine how many games of suspension, after so much speculation, are assigned to the player for his expulsion.

The Reggiolo coach insists on the version he offered last January 3rd, since "we're convinced it wasn't a red for Vinícius, it was a yellow". The Real Madrid coach, at the same time, trusts in the appeal that will be presented from the Valdebebas offices for this complicated case: "let's hope he doesn't get any games".

He's very clear about it

At the same time, Carlo Ancelotti has shown empathy with the Brazilian player, recalling everything he has suffered in the past. Besides the indiscriminate kicks given by rival defenders, "it's difficult to be Vinícius and endure the insults and everything that happens to him". He also acknowledges that the process is much more complicated than it seems.

Because the white player, despite the opinions expressed after his expulsion, "he tries to improve and endure" everything that happens to him match after match in national competitions. Carlo Ancelotti's conclusion on this topic couldn't be clearer: "Obviously, he's sad about the red card, he's apologized. We have to look forward".

The next sporting commitment for Real Madrid, the match against Deportiva Minera for the Copa del Rey, is now the priority for Carlo Ancelotti and his coaching staff. Knowing they won't be able to count on the São Gonçalo player, they must now devise new tactical plans.

Because victory in this competition, while not the most appreciated by the bosses, remains important for the overall goal: to achieve a full set of titles this season. So far, two out of seven possible titles have been won, the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup.