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Jose Mourinho sends clear message over Vinicius Jr. role: 'A bad player will always be bad'

Jose Mourinho sends clear message over Vinicius Jr. role: 'A bad player will always be bad'
World Sports · 17:15:28 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

Jose Mourinho has reportedly delivered a blunt assessment of Vinicius Jr., declaring that "a bad player will always be bad." The comments, reported on November 6, 2026, highlight Mourinho's critical stance on the Brazilian forward's role.

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