TA: Endrick Struggling for Opportunities at Real Madrid, Could Be Loaned Out in Winter Window to Maintain Fitness

According to The Athletic, Endrick could leave during the upcoming winter window. Portugal coach Mourinho does not plan to rely heavily on him, and the team has many other options in that position.

Mourinho faces difficult decisions because he has a star-studded squad full of talent at his disposal.

This is especially evident in the forward line. This summer, Mourinho allowed Gonzalo Garcia to join Fulham. Initially, he was impressed by the player's performances during preseason and decided to keep him. However, Mourinho eventually allowed him to leave and asked Real Madrid to sign a forward like Joselu, a powerful substitute who can score goals and create threats.

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Real Madrid then signed Espi. This left the Brazilian Endrick unhappy because he gained another competitor.

Many people even believe that after returning to Madrid following a six-month loan spell at Lyon, where he performed reasonably well, the Brazilian forward could be loaned out again. He scored eight goals and provided eight assists in 21 matches.

However, Mourinho rejected that arrangement. He told Endrick that he would use him as a forward or on the right side. The problem is that competition is extremely fierce, making it difficult for the 20-year-old player to get enough playing time.

In attack, Mbappe (27 years old, five goals in five appearances) is regarded by the coaching staff as the undisputed first choice. Espi (21 years old, one goal in four appearances) is gradually becoming his backup.

As for the right-wing position, the Brazil international also has concerns. Excluding Rodrygo (25), who is still recovering, Endrick must compete with Yan Diomande, signed for €140 million including bonuses, and Brahim Diaz (27 years old, one assist in three appearances).

There is also Guler (21 years old, one goal and one assist in four appearances), who has already played in this position.

In other words, the Brazilian forward must fight for playing time and prove himself as soon as possible.

So far, he has not played in an official match this season. Due to a muscle injury, he was unable to start the new season on schedule.

On Monday, Mourinho updated his situation: “Tomorrow (Tuesday) he may be able to play five to 10 minutes, that is the maximum. He only trained with the team for the first time yesterday. Since that friendly match in… Budapest or Austria, he has not played another game. His condition is not enough to support more than five or 10 minutes.”

He continued: “But because there are still a few empty places on the bench, he will be in the squad. Maybe he will play five minutes. He is an attacking player and will play as a center forward. Don’t worry, he will not play as a full-back or a center-back. He will be a forward.”

In Real Madrid’s match against Inter Milan, the player born in 2006 remained on the bench throughout the game. Although he has not fully shown his potential yet, the Brazilian will receive some opportunities going forward.

A source close to Real Madrid interviewed by The Athletic explained that the club is being very cautious with his return to avoid another injury setback, saying: “He believes in himself because Mourinho told him that he would be an important player and would get enough playing time.”

However, this has not reassured Endrick’s camp. The Athletic reported that some people around the forward “have doubts about whether he can consistently get playing opportunities, so they will evaluate the situation before the winter window.”

In fact, the English outlet pointed out that Real Madrid will reassess his situation in January, when another loan move will be a possibility. This also creates pressure for the player, as he knows the club has not ruled out that option.