Report: Mourinho's Mission with Vinicius

Jose Mourinho has chosen to stand by Vinicius Junior, as the Portuguese manager publicly defended the Brazilian player after Real Madrid's match against Espanyol. He later met with him privately to convey a clear message of his full support and confidence in the player.

Vinicius did not deliver his best performance during the match, as he was preoccupied with confrontations with the opposing players, earning a yellow card. He entered a situation where Mourinho wanted to help him gain control. However, this did not change the coach's perception of the player or his importance within the team.

Mourinho stated: "Vinicius is not a saint, but what is done to him is excessive." He added, clarifying what he perceives as repeated treatment of the player: "It has become like a recurring system, one player fouls him, then another comes in, and if one of them gets a yellow card, another player who hasn't been booked comes in and does the same thing."

Mourinho spoke about Vinicius facing what he described as "bullying" from fans and opponents, emphasizing that the player is under constant pressure and provocation, especially in light of the jeers and insults he received during the match against Espanyol.

At the same time, Mourinho understands that Vinicius must control his emotions and not let provocations distract him from the game, but he distinguishes between the need to develop this aspect and questioning the player's value and status within the team.

The Portuguese coach believes that Vinicius is a fundamental element in the project he is building with Real Madrid, especially with his ability to break the balance of matches, receive the ball in spaces, take on defenders, and force opponents to retreat.

Vinicius's movement not only creates space for his teammates in the attacking line, particularly Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, but his speed and ability to play in open spaces make any counter-attack a significant threat to the opposition.

Mourinho also values Vinicius' character, his desire to compete, his willingness to take responsibility, and his continuous effort to make an impact. These are qualities the coach believes align with the team he wants to build at Real Madrid.

For Mourinho, the first match does not represent a cause for concern regarding Vinicius. He believes the season is still in its early stages and that the player is capable of developing as his physical readiness increases, along with the number of minutes played and enhancing understanding with his teammates.

Mourinho's task with Vinicius this season is clear: to extract the best possible version of the Brazilian star, while providing him with full support and helping him focus on the pitch and control his reactions.