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Real Madrid teenage prodigy faces suspension risk heading into derby vs Atletico
Real Madrid play one of their most important matches of the La Liga season tomorrow as they take on neighbours Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Merengues go into the game on the back of a run of four wins, including two against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League, and will be eager to build on that in what will be their final game before the international break.
On the other side of it, Los Blancos will resume their campaign with a tricky away game against RCD Mallorca on Saturday, 4 April.
Franco Mastantuono staring at suspension risk
And, Real Madrid could end up being without young attacker Franco Mastantuono for the trip to Mallorca, as he is facing the risk of suspension.
Indeed, heading into tomorrow’s derby against Atletico Madrid, the 18-year-old summer signing is on four yellow cards in La Liga already and another caution would earn him an automatic one-match ban.
It would then lead to him missing the Mallorca game after the international break, once he returns from national team duty with Argentina.
After a bright start to life in Madrid, the young prospect’s stocks have been on the decline for sometime now. Injuries, poor form and indiscipline have combined to keep him away from regular minutes in recent weeks.
In fact, he missed Real Madrid’s last two La Liga games against Celta Vigo and Elche due to a two-match ban he earned after being shown a red card in the defeat to Getafe.
So, it becomes important for Mastantuono to show better discipline and keep his calm on the pitch, should he get an opportunity to play tomorrow against Atletico Madrid.
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.
