Jose Mourinho defended Vinicius Junior after the winger received a four-match ban in La Liga. GOAL reported that Mourinho spoke at his press conference ahead of Sunday's trip to Sevilla.
His view on the ban
Mourinho said: "I am happy with the punishment, because they were going to punish him with more matches. I thought that certain things arranged behind the scenes would get him one or two extra matches."
What he said about leaving
Mourinho said: "If I were in his position, I probably would not have stayed here."
AFP via Flashscore said Vinicius signed a new contract with Real Madrid until 2032 in the summer.
Mourinho on Vinicius at Real Madrid
Mourinho said: "Because he loves Real Madrid, for loving the club and the city, for believing that things can always improve, he renewed and he keeps on smiling"
Mourinho said Vinicius has a good relationship with everyone in the dressing room and is a source of joy.
Mourinho said: "He's a spectacular kid who it's easy to have a good relationship with"
Champions League game against Leipzig on 21 October
Mourinho said: "Vinicius has to work more, and without promising anything, because I do not like making promises, I think he will start on Wednesday"