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Real Madrid president growing impatient with lack of playing time for club prodigies
Recent reports from Manuel Amor (h/t RM4 Arab) have shed light on the situation regarding two promising young players at Real Madrid, Arda Guler and Endrick.
Within the club, there is a growing concern about the lack of playing time for both players, especially considering their impressive performances with their national teams.
Despite their evident talent, it appears that they are not receiving the recognition they deserve within the team.
When Carlo Ancelotti has given Guler and Endrick opportunities to play, they have consistently delivered strong performances. However, there is an increasing sense of frustration among team members regarding their current status.
No opportunities for Guler and Endrick
In recent matches, the Turk has seen very limited action, appearing only in stoppage time against Borussia Dortmund and failing to make an appearance in the matches against Celta and El Clasico.
This limited playing time has resulted in him logging just 251 minutes in La Liga this season, leading to irritation from club president Florentino Perez, who is becoming increasingly impatient with how little both Guler and Endrick are utilized.
The statistics paint a clear picture of their lack of involvement. Guler has participated in only 292 minutes across 15 games, which amounts to a mere 21.6% of the total time available.
Endrick’s situation is even more concerning, with only 107 minutes played, representing just 7.9% of the total possible playing time. This disparity between their performance on the international stage and their roles at Real Madrid is baffling to many at the club.
What does Ancelotti think?
Meanwhile, Ancelotti has stated that his decisions regarding player minutes are not arbitrary but rather based on careful consideration.
He argues that his management of player time has generally been effective, allowing him to capitalize on the strengths of all his players.
He has noted that the competition in both midfield and attack is quite fierce. Additionally, there are concerns about Guler’s defensive work during training sessions, with Ancelotti urging him to improve in that area.
Overall, the situation of Guler and Endrick raises questions about how talent is recognized and utilized at Real Madrid. With their potential still largely untapped, it remains to be seen how Ancelotti will adjust their roles in the squad moving forward.
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.
