Ancelotti defended Vinicius and crossed Chilavert: “They talk to give air to the mouth without knowing”

After José Luis Chilavert’s controversial statements regarding the problem of racism in football, in relation to the particular case of Brazilian Vinicius Jr, Carlo Ancelotti, coach of Real Madrid, defended the footballer and charged against the former goalkeeper for “speaking without knowing”. Racism in football is a problem that has come back to prominence in recent months with the constant insults from the public against the Brazilian player, who recently declared that he has “less will to play”. Vinicius’ repeated remarks provoked an inopportune reaction from Chilavert, who said that “football is for men”. Days after the former goalkeeper’s controversial words, it was Vinicius’ coach at Real Madrid, Ancelotti, who backed him up in an interview ahead of the match against Athletic Bilbao. “They talk to give air to the mouth without knowing. I don’t think it makes much sense to comment on the statements of others who are not on topic,” he said. The coach added: “There is one thing that worries me a lot about Vinicius today, and that is that he will not be able to play tomorrow. That’s the only thing I’m worried about.” He also referred to the priority that the footballer gives to the situation. “For Vinícius it’s a very important issue. He takes it very seriously. That’s what we all have to do,” concluded Ancelotti.In the run-up to Brazil’s friendly against Spain on the FIFA date, the Brazilian confessed how he is affected by the insults of the public and the silence of colleagues and football leaders. “I’m feeling sadder and sadder, I’m less and less willing to play. No one is supporting me,” he said at the time.

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