Mourinho: "Vinícius isn't at his best and he knows it, but he's working harder than ever."

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho publicly defended Vinícius Júnior following the team's 2-1 victory over Inter Milan. The player faced criticism from the home crowd during the match, leading Mourinho to address the forward's current form and effort level in post-match comments.

Mourinho acknowledged that Vinícius is not currently at his peak performance level, a fact the player recognizes. However, the manager emphasized that Vinícius is working harder than ever to become a decisive player. Mourinho concluded by stating that those who give their maximum effort are not obligated to provide more, while expressing his full respect for the player's commitment.