Salva Ballesta believes that Vinicius Jr's behavior is a result of a lack of leadership within the team. In an interview, he stated that the modern game is different from the one he played in, where players would often come together to socialize and support each other through good and bad times.

Ballesta pointed out that in the past, there were players who set a good example and showed leadership, such as Fernando Hierro, Juan Martagon, and Carles Puyol. He suggested that having a figure like Hierro by Vinicius Jr's side might have prevented the player's recent behavior.

Ballesta's comments highlight the importance of leadership and teamwork in football, and the impact it can have on player behavior and performance.