Endrick’s Injury Setback
Real Madrid’s young forward Endrick, who hails from Brazil, is set to be sidelined until at least mid-September following a recent injury setback, as reported by ESPN. The 19-year-old has been struggling with a series of hamstring injuries over the past few months, causing him to miss critical matches at the conclusion of the La Liga season and during the Club World Cup.
Recent Performance and Injury Details
Endrick’s last competitive appearance came on May 18 against Sevilla, where he sustained a right hamstring injury. Initially, he had been expected to miss the tournament taking place in the United States, but ultimately rejoined his teammates for their training camp. Unfortunately, he encountered a new hamstring issue shortly thereafter, which has now complicated his recovery process.
Sources indicate that this latest setback could keep him off the pitch for eight to ten weeks, forcing him to miss Real Madrid’s opening four matches of the La Liga season.
These matches include fixtures against Osasuna, Real Oviedo, Real Mallorca, and Real Sociedad. Additionally, he will not be available during the first international break of the season, during which Brazil is scheduled to face Chile and Bolivia.
Future Prospects and Team Dynamics
Despite strong interest from various clubs, reports suggest that Endrick is unlikely to be loaned out this summer, as Real Madrid aims to maintain his talents within the squad. The forward could face increased competition with the emergence of Gonzalo García, who shone at the Club World Cup, contributing four goals.
Alongside established talents like Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, coach Xabi Alonso remains optimistic about Endrick’s potential impact on the team this season, noting that his development is part of a natural progression.
Last season, Endrick was primarily utilized as a substitute for Real Madrid, participating in 22 La Liga matches, accumulating 354 minutes on the field, and managing to score once. He also added a goal in the Champions League and five in the Copa del Rey.
Looking Ahead
As the team prepares for the season ahead without a fully fit Endrick, speculation continues surrounding potential signings to bolster their squad, especially as the departure of veteran Luka Modrić looms.
