“This is not a lack of respect!” – Thiago Silva offers support to Real Madrid star
According to latest reports, Vinicius Jr. of Real Madrid has Thiago Silva’s support after the Brazilian was warned not to perform his signature dance celebration.
On September 18, Los Blancos face Atletico Madrid, a cross-city adversary, and the stakes have been upped in anticipation of the significant match.
What would happen if Vinicius performed the Samba dance to celebrate a goal, according to Atletico captain Koke?
He responded: “If he scores a goal (Vinicius) and decides to dance, he will do what he wanted to do. Everyone has their own way of being and celebrating goals as they want, but there would be trouble for sure. It would be the most normal thing.”
It came after there was backlash over the Brazilian forward’s celebration in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Mallorca last time out.
Los Piratas manager Javier Aguirre was annoyed with the antics shown by the winger.
However, Chelsea skipper, Silva, has come to the defense of the forward, writing on his Instagram (via MadridXtra):
“Dance always brother! Be yourself all the time. Don’t allow anyone to take your happiness, this is not a lack of respect!”
Selecao players are renowned for their eccentric celebrations with the likes of Ronaldinho and Neymar celebrating with iconic dance moves.
Vinicius has made a red-hot start to the new season having flourished in the 2021-22 campaign.
He has scored five goals and contributed three assists in eight appearances thus far.
The Brazilian scored a memorable winner in the Champions League final last season and his meteoric rise at the Santiago Bernabeu continues.
He was also part of the Real Madrid side that beat Silva’s Chelsea in the quarter-finals en route to European glory.
Thiago Silva on IG to Vini Jr: “Dance always brother! Be yourself all the time. Don’t allow anyone to take your happiness, this is not a lack of respect!” pic.twitter.com/FAi2jNgx3q
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) September 16, 2022