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Endrick dismisses comparisons with Real Madrid legend: ‘Light-years ahead of me’
Endrick is taking Ligue 1 by storm, and it is clear that his loan is turning out to be a phenomenal success.
Having left Real Madrid just last month, the player has enjoyed an explosive start to life in France and is making a strong case to return to Spain. In fact, word has it that the club have already decided on his return in June and see it as non-negotiable.
Notably, Endrick is not the only Real Madrid striker to have played for Olympique Lyon, for even Karim Benzema had a significant part of his career in the French club.
Playing for the club in his home country, the now Al-Hilal player played in the Lyon first team between 2005 and 2009 media eventually joining Real Madrid.
Endrick speaks on Benzema
Speaking to the media in a recent interview, the Real Madrid youngster spoke out on how Karim Benzema is an inspiration to him but comparisons to the legend at this stage of his career were overdrawn.
“It’s very good for me because he’s a great player, an incredible player, who was the best in the world,” he began.
Speaking on the stratospheric difference between the Real Madrid legend and him, Endrick said,
“But Karim is light-years ahead of me. I hope he does well at Al Hilal.”
“I’m very happy to be here, where Karim played,” he added, calling it his privilege to be at Lyon.
So far since his move to France, the teenage star has five goals and an assist to his name and is averaging a goal per game. Further, he has taken close to 2.7 shots on target per game and has created two big chances.
Source: ESPN
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
