Actual Madrid star criticised for lack of depth and decision-making
French legend accuses Vinicius Junior of overcomplicating play in Champions League defeat
French legend Thierry Henry criticised Vinicius Junior following Actual Madrid’s 1 – 0 defeat to Liverpool within the UEFA Champions League group stage at Anfield.
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The decisive objective got here within the 61 minute when Alexis Mac Allister struck from distance to safe all three level for Arne Slot’s aspect. Regardless of Madrid’s star studded assault, the guests didn’t register single shot on the right track all through the match.
Talking on CBS Sports activities, Henry expressed frustration at Vinicius’ show calling it “overcomplicated” and missing in goal.
“I don’t perceive it, you have to play what’s in entrance of you and skim the second. Even when there’s nobody contained in the field forcing your opponent again thirty yards can open house for others. However as an alternative, he’s attempting too onerous to make issues look lovely when simplicity is sufficient” Henry mentioned.
Henry additionally accused Vinicius of permitting Liverpool proper again Conor Bradley an excessive amount of freedom:
“In first couple of minutes, he had Bradley one on one. That’s while you check him , make him panic, make him take yellow card. however Vinicius didn’t try this. He backed off and made it simple for the defender”
Henry added that Madrid’s ahead made “the unsuitable choices repeatedly” usually slowing assaults by recycling possession as an alternative of taking over defenders early.