A disastrous World Cup for Endrick and... farewell to Real Madrid?

Endrick faces another decisive summer as a player for Real Madrid. The Brazilian forward, who seemed to have regained credit after his loan spell at Lyon, finds himself in a demanding scenario again: limited minutes in the World Cup, internal competition, and a new coach whom he must convince from day one.

The white club still sees him as a strategic bet. His transfer from Palmeiras was sealed for 35 million euros fixed plus 25 in variables, an investment planned for the long term. But in elite football, talent needs space, and right now that space is not guaranteed.

Endrick loses his place with the Brazilian National Team

As reported by AS, the first warning has come with the Brazilian National Team. Despite being included in Carlo Ancelotti's list, the forward has only played 34 minutes in the group stage, a very low figure for a player who hoped to use the tournament as an international showcase.

The injury to Raphinha seemed to open a door for him, but Ancelotti has preferred to give more prominence to Rayan, another young forward who has gained ground in the canarinha's plans. Endrick has been reduced to late appearances against Haiti and Scotland, with not enough continuity to make an impact.

The World Cup can still change his situation if opportunities arise in the knockout stages, but the message is clear. The Brazilian National Team is not giving him anything for free, and he will have to earn every minute with immediate impact.

Real Madrid maintains its commitment, but Mourinho looks to Gonzalo

The second challenge is at Valdebebas. José Mourinho wants a forward with a more finishing-oriented profile, similar to the role Joselu had, and that need could work against Endrick. The Portuguese coach values strikers with presence in the box, ability to play with their back to goal, and capacity to hold onto defenders.

This is where Gonzalo García comes in, who has gone from being on the way out to becoming a real option for the squad. If the academy player impresses in preseason, the Brazilian could be displaced to the right flank or a more secondary role in the rotation.

This situation does not mean that the club wants to sell him. On the contrary: at Real Madrid, they believe his development is still important, especially after a productive loan spell in France, where he scored eight goals and provided eight assists in the second half of the season.

LaLiga will be the toughest test for the Brazilian

The return to LaLiga will demand a more mature version. In his first season as a Madridista, with Carlo Ancelotti on the bench, he did not reach the 1,000-minute mark, but still managed to score seven goals and provide one assist, promising numbers for a player still developing.

Now the competition will be tougher. Mbappé, Vinicius, Rodrygo, Gonzalo, and other young talents reduce the margin for error. Additionally, the potential loan of Mastantuono may open up a path, but it does not change the core issue: Endrick needs to prove himself quickly.

LaLiga awaits Endrick's response

Endrick's immediate future points towards an internal battle rather than a sale. His talent is unquestionable, as is his investment, but time is pressing, and Mourinho does not usually give hierarchy based on name or price.

If he seizes the preseason, he could regain ground and become a different option for the attack. If he fails to do so, the debate will resurface strongly. Real Madrid believes in him, the Brazilian National Team demands more from him, and LaLiga will be the stage where Endrick must show that he is ready.

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