Endrick's lack of minutes at Real Madrid has sent the alarm bells ringing with Carlo Ancelotti's selection calls questioned.
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Endrick limited to one start for MadridHas played just 125 minutes this seasonRising concerns due to lack of game timeFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Since joining Los Blancos, Endrick has played a mere 60 minutes across 10 La Liga games, making just one start in all competitions. The 17-year-old’s lack of game time has become a topic of debate, especially after he was used just for two minutes in the recent loss 2-1 loss against Athletic Club. This was notable given that star forward Vinícius Júnior was sidelined due to injury, which could have been an opportunity for Endrick to shine.
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Concerns about Endrick’s lack of opportunities at Madrid are becoming increasingly vocal. Commentator Manolo Lama has stirred further intrigue by hinting at issues beyond the player’s on-field performances.
“There is something fishy about Endrick, … there is something about the footballer," he said on the talk showon Cope.
"I am not referring to football. There is something in training, something that he does not like. I tell you that the shot he took [against Getafe] is not a free shot; it is a very direct shot, very direct.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Amid his struggles for minutes, rumours of a potential loan move for Endrick have surfaced. Reports suggest that clubs such as Southampton and Roma are monitoring the situation closely and may make moves for the striker during the January transfer window. Despite this, Real Madrid reportedly have no intention of letting the teenager leave at this stage of the season.
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Endrick’s immediate focus will be on securing playing time in Madrid’s upcoming fixtures, starting with Saturday’s match against Girona. Whether Ancelotti grants him a place in the starting lineup or uses him as an impact substitute remains to be seen. The teenager will be keen to seize any opportunity to showcase his potential and silence the growing chorus of concerns.