Ahead of the Champions League clash between Arsenal and Real Madrid, Bukayo Saka says Vinicius Junior can survive anything.
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Saka was made available to the media in the press conference for the Champions League quarterfinal clash between Premier League giants Arsenal and La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid.
Saka on Vini Jr
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At the media availability, Saka was asked about the adversity that Vinicius Jr faced.
He said, “Vini Jr.? I know him as a player and his journey.
"He has had difficult times, but he has always shown that he can survive everything.”
This comes just a day before the two young talents are set to face off in a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League quarter-final match between Arsenal and Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium.
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Saka, a 23-year-old English footballer of Nigerian descent recently returned from injury on time for the clash against Real Madrid.
Since joining Real Madrid from Flamengo in 2018 at the age of 18, Vinicius has navigated intense scrutiny with the weight of racial abuse that has marred his time in La Liga.
Despite these adversities, Vinicius has emerged as one of the world’s best forwards and was crowned FIFA Best Men's Player.