Vinícius Júnior criticised the Copa América’s pitches, referees and organisers CONMEBOL after placing in a player-of-the-match efficiency in Brazil’s 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday.
The Actual Madrid ahead scored twice in a convincing win at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, to depart Brazil on 4 factors in second place in Group D — behind leaders Colombia — and on monitor to qualify for the quarterfinals.
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“The Copa América is at all times troublesome due to the pitches, due to the referees — who at all times go towards us — and due to the best way CONMEBOL treats individuals,” Vinícius stated postmatch. “It is at all times troublesome, however we now have to remain robust. We will solely discuss by successful. Once we discuss, CONMEBOL say we discuss an excessive amount of.”
ESPN has approached CONMEBOL for remark.
Brazil had an underwhelming begin to the competitors, drawing 0-0 with Costa Rica on Monday, with Vinícius coming in for criticism and questions over his position within the staff.
Nevertheless coach Dorival Junior hailed the ahead as “virtually excellent” after his show towards Paraguay.
“I performed an important sport immediately, consistent with the extent of participant I’m,” Vinícius stated.
Opponents Paraguay have been much less impressed.
“[Vinícius] has a means of taking part in which isn’t simple for opponents to simply accept,” coach Daniel Garnero stated. “That is why the referee is there. The referee has to impose these limits.”
The state of pitches on the Copa América — with pure grass being laid on prime of synthetic turf at six of the venues — has been incessantly mentioned on the match to date.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni criticised the standard of the floor at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, after the opening sport there, saying it was “not appropriate for this sort of gamers,” and goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez referred to as it “a catastrophe.”
On Saturday in Group A, champions Argentina — who’ve already certified for the quarterfinals — play Peru in Miami, Florida, whereas Canada play Chile.