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Real Madrid ace comments on future after Espanyol win: “Everyone knows this is my home”
Real Madrid bounced back to winning ways as they secured an important 3-1 victory over RCD Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu earlier today.
Having gone behind early in the game, Los Blancos fought their way back as goals from Eder Militao, Vinicius Jr and Marco Asensio secured the win.
Nacho Fernandez, whose future at the club has been a major subject of speculation, was one of the better performers for Real Madrid on the afternoon.
The 33-year-old opened up on his future at Real Madrid after the game, saying: “I always give everything. Everyone knows this is my home. I’m happy because I’ve been playing for a while. Logically the happiness I have defending this shirt, I want to enjoy things like this.”
During the game, the Madridistas serenaded the versatile defender with loud chants of “Nacho stay”. Reacting to the love shown by the fans, he added: “I get goosebumps listening to the Bernabéu chant ‘Nacho stay’. This is my house, to this day I am happy.”
Nacho looking forward to El Clasico
The win sees Real Madrid close down the gap to La Liga leaders Barcelona to six points. Given that they had not won any of their last three matches in all competitions, it was crucial that the Merengues secure all three points today.
“It was important to win after the few games we couldn’t win. This will give us the confidence for midweek, Nacho said.
With the Clasico coming up in La Liga next weekend, it could be a title race-defining encounter. And Nacho insisted that the Merengues will look to grab all three points at Camp Nou next week, as he said:
“We know next weekend is a direct battle against Barcelona. We will try and win at Camp Nou.”
Source: MARCA
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Mourinho might reconsider stance on Real Madrid forward in January amid Liverpool, Milan interest
After coming back to Santiago Bernabeu with heaps of promise and an excellent loan spell at Lyon, Endrick’s season hasn’t really unfolded the way he was hoping for.
The Brazilian international’s progress has been slowed by injuries and a lack of game-time. The fact that Real Madrid have landed on a brilliant deal by signing Carlos Espi doesn’t help things either.
All of these factors have led to question marks over Endrick’s future, with AS Roma credited with interest in the forward in the upcoming January transfer window.
Mourinho may reconsider stance on Endrick
According to English commentator Feargal Brennan (h/t Defensa Central), Jose Mourinho could reconsider his position on Endrick’s future when the winter market opens.
The Brazilian was a genuine doubt to leave in the summer but ultimately stayed, largely because Mourinho was happy with his pre-season performances and blocked his exit.
However, that decision could yet be revisited if Endrick fails to earn regular minutes over the coming months.
As mentioned earlier, the situation is complicated further by the impact of Espi. The young Spaniard has hit the ground running, scoring a dramatic winner on his debut against Espanyol, and his form has left Endrick further down the pecking order in attack.
With Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr firmly established as undisputed starters, and Espi now ahead of him too, opportunities look set to be scarce for the Brazilian.
Liverpool and Milan circling
Should Endrick decide to leave, he is unlikely to be short of suitors.
Brennan claims Liverpool remain open to taking the forward on loan, while AC Milan are also expected to enter the race, setting up potential competition for his signature.
A temporary move could suit all parties, allowing Endrick to gain the regular football his development requires.
The frustration for Endrick is that his season began at a disadvantage. Injuries disrupted his start to the campaign, and although he was named in the squad for the Champions League clash with Inter Milan, he did not feature.
For now, Mourinho wants to evaluate the Brazilian properly once he is fully fit, to determine whether he can be a useful option from the bench.
But if the minutes do not come, another loan move in January could become the most sensible solution for a player still desperate to succeed at Real Madrid.
