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Real Madrid relieve another key member of the staff as restructuring continues
Real Madrid have faced a lot of flak on social media and from experts across the footballing fraternity for their decision to sack Xabi Alonso.
In addition to sacking Alonso, the club have also made a series of changes to the support staff, including the return of Antonio Pintus
It appears the club are keen on removing any connection to the staff formerly held by Alonso and are geared up for a complete makeover.
Real Madrid set-piece specialist relieved of his duties
According to Guillermo Rai, Real Madrid have relieved their set-piece specialist Jesus Rueda of his duties, in yet another major move within the support staff.
Although Rueda has been relieved of his duties, he has not been completely sacked by the club.
Instead, the Spaniard will operate in a different role within the organisation. He remains at the club as an analyst.
It must be noted that Rueda was not among the marquee staff inside the Real Madrid support team, as he did not operate in a direct coaching role for either Xabi Alonso or now Alvaro Arbeloa.
But Rueda’s restructuring suggests Real Madrid are keen on getting rid of their set-piece problems, although the team has improved considerably in recent weeks.
In the most recent game against Levante, a curling cross from Arda Guler found Raul Asencio, who made no mistake in scoring the second goal of the night for Los Blancos.
In total, Real Madrid have scored eight goals from set-pieces this season, which is second-highest in the league, just behind Osasuna (10).
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.
