Route Change with Endrick: An Injury Alters Real Madrid's Plans with the Striker

The return of international matches, after several months without that circumstance, has caused many changes in the plans of the coaching staff led by Carlo Ancelotti for these two weeks. One of those modifications comes unexpectedly and affects one of the players who is the focus of much debate for the next season.

Brazil's draft initially included Neymar for this month's matches in March. But the Santos footballer is injured and will be left out of that call for the verdeamarelo team, leading to the inclusion of another South American talent in his place: Endrick himself. The departure of the '16' from Ciudad Real Madrid, albeit just for two weeks, is an unforeseen modification of the plans that the merengue coaching staff had.

Because Carlo Ancelotti was clear that it was the ideal time to train more personally with Endrick. Not only would it improve his performance for future appearances with the white team, but it would also allow for some conversations about his role in the team both present and future. It won't be possible because Dorival Júnior has decided to count on Endrick to replace Neymar Jr.

This draft, replacing Neymar, distances him from the possibility of working individually at the Valdebebas Sports City. But it brings him closer to a dynamic that could well substitute for this work that Carlo Ancelotti had planned with the Brazilian '16'. The opportunity to play minutes with the Canarinha could serve to assert himself even more in front of the Reggiolo coach.

We'll See What Happens

Endrick's future at Real Madrid remains in doubt. The few minutes that the '16' carioca has recorded since arriving at Santiago Bernabéu locker room are not pleasing to many, causing hundreds of rumors about his departure. The white executives, in case Endrick insists on leaving, will only seek loan opportunities.

Because the '16' verdeamarelo is one of the key players for the future of the sports project. The retirement of footballers like Kylian Mbappé or Vinícius will leave the young promises in charge of the first team, a situation for which they must be well-prepared then. Endrick is not the only one who has raised certain doubts about his role in the merengue team.

Arda Güler, whose appearances remain testimonial, has also done so. Both footballers now have the opportunity to assert themselves before Carlo Ancelotti thanks to the international breaks, hoping that the Reggiolo coach changes his mind and grants them more minutes.

That's why the members of the coaching staff will not lose sight of what happens with Endrick during the next two weeks. His call with Brazil is not a substitute for the plans devised for him; it is an excellent opportunity to assess his competitive records away from the Real Madrid environment.