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Two Real Madrid stars rated very highly within the club due to their discipline and commitment
Real Madrid are heading into this international break needing a whole lot of changes, with the club already trailing leaders Barcelona by six points in the league table.
Jose Mourinho has found it difficult to bring cohesion to the team despite splurging big in the transfer market. Real Madrid, for example, run the least in the entire league.
Even amidst these negatives and inconsistency, there have been some positives for Los Blancos.
Bellingham and Konate emerge as bright sparks
According to Rodra P (h/t Madrid Zone), the Real Madrid camp regards two players quite highly due to their discipline and life style.
The two players in question are Jude Bellingham and Ibrahima Konate. Both players are rated quite highly as they are committed and are always looking to improve.
This hasn’t gone unnoticed by Jose Mourinho’s staff, with Mourinho himself being a stickler for manners.
Bellingham and Konate, to that end, have impressed with their hard-work, with the former already being a key leader in the team.
He was even involved in a spat recently with Atletico Madrid players after being frustrated with the referee’s calls.
What’s next for the duo?
With the first international break of the season here, Bellingham and Konate would look to avoid any injuries as both players will play a key role when the season restarts.
Bellingham, in particular, has found his groove under Mourinho and has been playing a key role in the team’s creative output.
Konate, on the other hand, could play a vital role in stabilising the defence that looked wobbly, with Dean Huijsen notably making an unnecessary foul.
The Frenchman has the experience as well as the quality to become a first-team regular for Real Madrid, as the club eventually look to move on from Antonio Rudiger.
Producing a few solid displays could also go a long way in enhancing his role in the team, given that he may soon have to compete with Eder Militao as well.
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Here is what Real Madrid forward Vinicius said after being sent off against Villarreal: ‘What madness’
Vinicius Jr.’s sending-off is the topic of discussion, stealing all the limelight in Madrid, and understandably so, given how the foul was absolutely unnecessary.
As a result of his moment of madness, the player now stands to miss El Clasico and will likely be unavailable for three games for Los Blancos.
The player, however, has no one to blame for his situation but himself. For starters, the offense was blatantly red-card worthy, and he only made matters worse with his reaction and outburst.
What Vinicius Jr. said
The series of events that led to the player’s red card was extraordinary, with him scoring a goal, celebrating wildly, even with the manager, Jose Mourinho, who ran halfway across the field.
The referee ruled out the goal and showed the player the red card after VAR intervention, and DAZN via The Touchline now bring to light what Vinicius said after that to aggravate the punishment.
“Red? Red? Why are you doing this?,” the player reportedly shouted at the referee immediately after being sent off.
Midfield star Jude Bellingham then joined the scene with a strong statement against the referee as well, as he said,
“This isn’t football anymore.”
Heading towards the dressing room, the player then hit out at the match officials’ decision with anger, “What madness!.”
“Sh*t league!,” he added.
An added punishment
There are two elements of Vinicius’ sending off mentioned in the referee’s report that will dictate the punishment he faces – the offense itself and the player’s reaction to the red card.
Ideally, his suspension with a red card for hair-pulling would only be for two games, but the player’s violent conduct and words after being sent off aggravate his crime.
As a result of the same, he could well face an extended sanction that may extend up to four games – something that comes as a massive blow for Real Madrid.
His participation in the Clasico is ruled out at this point, but Mourinho and Co. will hope the player’s reaction is forgiven and the punishment is lightened. If he indeed misses four games, he will be out against Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing Club and Valencia.
