Mourinho Criticizes Vinicius Junior's Ban Timing

Real Madrid Coach Jose Mourinho condemned the timing of Vinicius Junior's four-match ban, which was imposed after Vinicius received a red card for pulling the hair of Nathan Saliba during a La Liga match against Villarreal. The Spanish football federation's disciplinary committee handed down the ban on Wednesday, consisting of a two-game suspension for violent conduct and an additional two games for Vinicius's angry reaction to the decision.

As a result, Vinicius will miss crucial upcoming matches, including the clash against Sevilla, the Clasico against Barcelona on October 25, and games against Racing Santander and Valencia. Mourinho expressed his frustration, stating that he was informed of the suspension just as the team arrived at the stadium.

Vinicius also commented on the lack of clarity regarding the rules surrounding hair pulling, noting that he has never been violent towards another player despite often being on the receiving end of fouls.