Vitor Roque is criticized in Spain after mocking his rival: "Who are you?"

Striker Vitor Roque quickly recovered from an ankle injury and entered the field in the second half of Real Betis’ 1-0 victory over Espanyol at home last Sunday (29), in the Spanish Championship.

The Brazilian was on the field for 29 minutes, touching the ball 11 times, losing possession on four occasions and failing to finish on goal. Tigrinho’s performance, in fact, remained in the background in the Spanish press.

A gesture by Vitor Roque against the Moroccan right-back, Omar El Hilali, from Espanyol, ended up stealing the show in the confrontation.

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During an exchange of words with his opponent, the former Athletico striker asked, in a sarcasm tone: “Who are you?”, trying to get around El Hilali to read his name written on the back of the Espanyol shirt.

To conclude, Vitor Roque also showed the Moroccan his own shirt. “Vitor Roque’s ugly gesture with Omar El Hilali”, highlighted the Spanish newspaper, Mundo Deportivo.

“Vitor Roque finished a total of zero times against the opponent’s goal. He had time, in fact, to make an ugly gesture towards the young El Hilali”, reinforced the publication.

Vitor Roque’s quick recovery also stands out

In addition to the controversial exchange of words with the Espanyol right-back, Vitor Roque’s rapid recovery was highlighted in the Spanish media, after Betis announced an ankle injury to the player four days before he was on the field again.

“Perhaps he is lacking the precision he would like to have when it comes to realizing the goal opportunities he has had since arriving at Betis as one of the stars signed in the summer market”, highlights the daily Mark.

“But what no one can criticize about Vitor Roque is his total involvement and absolute commitment to coach Manuel Pellegrini’s team”, continues the text, praising the athlete’s quick return from injury.

Vitor Roque could be Betis’ weapon in the classic against Sevilla

Betis returns to the field next Thursday (3), against Légia Warsaw, from Poland, in a match valid for the Conference League. But the focus of the Alviverde team is already on the classic against Sevilla, Sunday (6), away from home, in the Spanish Championship.

Betis is currently 8th in La Liga, with 12 points, while Sevilla occupies 13th place, with nine. “Everything suggests that Vitor Roque will be Betis’ new addition for the classic against Sevilla”, highlights the newspaper To the.

“Vitor Roque is waiting for his opportunity after a quick recovery and Pellegrini knows that with him on the field his team’s offensive capacity will grow”, the publication continues.