Vinicius Junior has received the most fouls in LaLiga this year, and Carlo Ancelotti thinks the winger needs better defense.
Carlo Ancelotti has urged authorities to administer "justice" in order to shield Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior from hostile opponents.
During another strong LaLiga season, Vinicius has contributed 18 goal involvements (10 goals, 8 assists), but the Brazilian has frequently faced harsh treatment from rival defenders.
The winger was once again the center of attention during Tuesday's 4-2 loss at Girona, receiving a booking for his enraged reaction to Santiago Bueno's forceful ball-kicking.
This season, Vinicius has drawn 113 fouls in LaLiga, easily leading the league; Isi Palazon of Rayo Vallecano is second with 87.
This season, Vinicius has also been the victim of racist chanting from opposition fans on a number of occasions, prompting LaLiga to issue a number of declarations in the player's defense.
Vinicius is a player who dribbles one-on-one, and Ancelotti reiterated his demand that he be given more security on and off the field in his remarks prior to Saturday's match against Almeria. People foul these players in an effort to stop them.
"We are worried about our athletes, and justice is the best way to protect these players. Only this will stop injuries from occurring.
Vinicius receives a lot of rough tackles, it's true. Other athletes in the past, including Diego Maradona and Pele, also endured significant hardships as a result of these difficulties.
We are quite fortunate that Vinicius is physically fit and able to withstand them. He hasn't sustained any wounds.
"There are two topics: one that is relevant to the pitch and one that is not. On the outside, one of them is harmful to society. That is not how a contemporary society operates.
Considering that Madrid is 11 points behind Barcelona at the top of LaLiga, some have claimed that Ancelotti's own future may depend on how well his squad defends its Champions League title.
Ancelotti reiterated his ambition on Friday to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu until the end of his contract in 2024, as he has already stated.
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