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Real Madrid forward set to return to Bernabeu after being subbed off at half-time
Real Madrid will soon be boosted by the return of one more star player, as the club prepare for the season’s restart next weekend.
The team has already had quite a few players back from the international break including Kylian Mbappe, who had picked up an injury against Turkey.
Real Madrid will soon welcome back one more player, though not necessarily due to injury this time.
Vinicius set to return
Vinicius Jr. is set to return to Santiago Bernabeu after playing out the final friendly for Brazil against India in Kolkata.
The forward started the game against India but was subbed off at half-time. He is now expected to return to the Bernabeu, after a gruelling schedule that saw Brazil travel to Australia and India.
Vinicius Jr.’s performance against India saw the Brazilian struggle to make much of an impact on the flanks, even as the Selecao dominated in the final third.
Although he attempts three shots on goal, one of them was a wayward attempt while the forward also notably missed an opportunity to score from a great volleyed effort, misjuding the shot completely.
Lots of questions to answer
As Vinicius Jr. looks to return to Santiago Bernabeu soon, he must answer many question marks over his performances for both club and country.
Vinicius’ poor showing during the international break has already led to conspiracy theories about a potential clone.
While much of it is simply an internet meme, it does raise key issues related to his performances, with the forward scoring just one goal for Real Madrid this season.
If he continues to struggle in front of goal and build a solid relationship with Mbappe, his place in the team could be in danger, knowing that Jose Mourinho is not someone who is afraid of taking drastic measures.
The coming weeks, therefore, could be critical for the Brazilian international.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
