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Carlo Ancelotti admits Vinicius Junior's 'attitude could be better' as Real Madrid boss gives surprise response to criticism from Barcelona legend Carles Puyol

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Puyol claimed that Vinicius needed to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-legend-carles-puyol-tells-real-madrid-winger-vinicius-jr-he-must-change-his-attitude-silence-his-critics/blt98f874994cd7a3b8" target="_blank">"change his attitude"</a> in order to gain the recognition he deserves. Vinicius has been at the centre of multiple racist incidents in La Liga, with the most recent flashpoint coming against <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/vinicius-jr-real-madrid-sevilla-racist-abuse/bltc17ec02633d9b549" target="_blank">Sevilla</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Ancelotti has repeatedly defended Vinicius, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ancelotti-unhappy-with-treatment-real-madrid-winger-vinicius-jr/blt5ff0c67cd9ad9c67" target="_blank">saying that he was "disrespected" against Athletic Club</a> in January, but he appears to have changed his tack and has seemingly agreed with Puyol's sentiments.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of Real's Champions League clash with Braga, Ancelotti said: "If Puyol wants to talk to&nbsp;Vinícius, let him do it, he has a lot of experience. Vini is a difference-maker, that’s obvious. Maybe his attitude could be better in certain circumstances. But he has improved a lot, and continues to improve. We are delighted with him. He does his best, in the last few games he hasn’t quite been on top form, but he has improved a lot.”

WHAT THEY SAID 

Madrid face Braga in the Champions League before returning to domestic action against Valencia this weekend.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Carlo Ancelotti admits Vinicius Junior's 'attitude could be better' as Real Madrid boss gives surprise response to criticism from Barcelona legend Carlos Puyol | Goal.com India

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has claimed that Vinicius Jr. could &quot;improve&quot; his attitude amid criticism from Barcelona legend Carles Puyol. 

Carlo Ancelotti admits Vinicius Junior&apos;s &apos;attitude could be better&apos; as Real Madrid boss gives surprise response to criticism from Barcelona legend Carles Puyol