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Real Madrid will not push players out but view loan as ideal for teenage sensation
A new update from Carrusel Deportivo has stated that although Real Madrid are not planning to push anyone out of the squad this summer, there is a growing feeling within the club that sending young Brazilian star Endrick out on loan could be the best move for his development.
Endrick, who is about to turn 19, needs more minutes to continue growing as a player, especially after a year spent adjusting to European football with limited playing time.
The situation has become more complicated for Endrick because of Gonzalo Garcia’s stunning performances at the FIFA Club World Cup.
The Spanish forward has impressed everyone with his sharp finishing and ability to step up when needed, even filling in when Kylian Mbappe wasn’t available.
His breakthrough has made him a serious contender for a place in the first team next season, and he is determined to stay at Real Madrid despite interest from other clubs.
What will Real Madrid do?
The strong form of Gonzalo Garcia means more competition up front, which could limit Endrick’s chances to get the regular minutes he needs.
With Mbappe set to be the first-choice striker under Xabi Alonso, either Endrick or Gonzalo will likely have to leave on loan to get the game time they need to keep developing.
Gonzalo’s ability to also play on the wing gives him more versatility, which Alonso has already used during matches when Mbappe is on the field.
This flexibility tips the balance in Gonzalo’s favour, as he can provide cover in multiple attacking roles. Meanwhile, Endrick’s path looks more complicated.
A loan move, where he would be guaranteed more minutes, might be the ideal solution for him to continue improving and return stronger to fight for a place at Real Madrid in the future.
Real Madrid are back in action tomorrow in La Liga as they take on Elche at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on Matchday 6.
The Merengues go into the game on the back of a solid 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu and will be eager to build on that, especially with the Madrid derby coming up later in the week.
Ahead of the trip to Elche, Jose Mourinho has announced the squad list of players that will be at his disposal for the game tomorrow night.
There are no new returns to the squad as Real Madrid continue to be without Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, and Rodrygo Goes for the game.
Mourinho could look to make changes to his starting lineup, keeping an eye on the derby at the weekend, which could potentially open the doors for someone like Aurelien Tchouameni to start, having been eased back into the thick of things after return from injury.
There could be some rotations in defence as well, with the likes of Antonio Rudiger and Trent Alexander-Arnold hoping to get some action on the pitch.
It remains to be seen if Yan Diomande starts another game after featuring from the get-go against Rayo at the weekend, especially considering that Arda Guler has been a key player for Mourinho’s team.
Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., and Jude Bellingham have started all matches so far and it will be interesting to see if one or all of them are given a break with an eye on the derby.
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