Real Madrid News
Real Madrid attacker’s future in doubt after academy talent’s eruption at Club World Cup
Gonzalo Garcia’s rise at Real Madrid was not one many saw coming, but the academy ace has exceeded all expectations and established himself as Real Madrid’s most important attacker in the FIFA Club World Cup.
The youngster racked up two goals and an assist in the group stage of the event and then went on to score the winner against Juventus to help Real Madrid progress to the quarter-final of the event midweek.
He is, currently, presumably even ahead of Kylian Mbappe on Xabi Alonso’s pecking order given that the Frenchman just recovered from gastroenteritis.
His rise, however, may signal the end of the road for another Real Madrid star as relayed by Mundo Deportivo.
Endrick sees little hope
As relayed by the Spanish outlet, Garcia’s rise has caused collateral damage to his teammate Endrick who joined Real Madrid last summer hoping to become the team’s next big-name striker.
The Brazilian phenom saw little action last season under Carlo Ancelotti and was expected to see more playing time under Alonso.
An unfortunate injury, however, ruled him out of the initial stage of the Club World Cup and a debut in the competition is now unlikely.
Looking in the medium term too, however, Garcia’s performances place him above Endrick on the manager’s pecking order. Placed third in the hierarchy, he may well not see minutes this season at the club.
Needless to say, the cascade of events leaves Endrick questioning his future at the club and even potentially considering a departure.
The 18-year-old striker knows that the club signed him for the long haul, but not seeing minutes for two successive years would be devastating.
When clubs arrived enquiring about the Brazilian’s availability, Real Madrid blatantly rejected them back in January. Now, however, it remains to be seen how they proceed should the player ask for an exit, even potentially on loan.
In what will come as a pleasing development for fans, Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid forward Rodrygo could make a comeback from his injury earlier than expected.
The 25-year-old Brazilian international has been out of action since March after suffering an ACL injury during a La Liga game against Getafe.
Due to the complete rupture of the ACL, coupled with associated meniscus damage, it was suggested that the attacker was staring at a lengthy time out on the sidelines and might not return until 2027.
In fact, the forward’s father, Eric Goes, recently stated in an interview that the Real Madrid ace could be back in February next year, just before the business end of the campaign.
Rodrygo could be back in December
However, as per the update from Romano, Rodrygo’s comeback could happen well before that expected date.
Indeed, if things continue to progress at the current rate, the 25-year-old attacker might return to action in December or by January 2027 at the latest.
This will come as a welcome boost for Jose Mourinho & co., considering that Rodrygo is a valuable player for the team.
Even though he had endured a tough spell prior to his form, the Brazilian’s versatility, work rate off the ball, and eye for a goal make him an asset.
Rodrygo eager to be back at his best
The update from Romano further states that Rodrygo feels very grateful to Real Madrid for all the help and support they have given him during this difficult phase of his career.
As such, the Brazilian international has made it a mission to return to action in the best shape possible and make an impact from the get-go.
The attacker has only recently begun working on the pitch with the ball indicating the significant progress he has made on the road to recovery.
And, if there are no setbacks, Real Madrid could recover one of their ace attackers before the end of the current year.
So far in his career, Rodrygo has made 297 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 71 goals. He has a contract with the club until 2028.
