Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has given fans fresh hope about the future of one of the club’s brightest young names.
Endrick, the Brazilian teenager signed amid huge excitement, has been waiting for his chance since returning from injury.
And Alonso’s latest words suggest that moment may not be too far away.
The 19-year-old has not played a single minute this season after picking up a hamstring issue in May. He missed the Club World Cup and has been sitting on the bench since his recovery.
While other injured players like Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga have already returned to action, Endrick is still waiting.
That delay has left supporters questioning his role under Alonso.
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What Xabi Alonso said about Endrick?
Speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s clash with Villarreal, Alonso was clear but cautious.
“He has a chance to be a starter. He’s coming off a slightly longer injury, but he’s been training well for a few weeks now and it’s just a matter of finding the right context in the game for him to come on,” he said.
The coach praised Endrick’s natural instincts in front of goal, adding: “He has a goal-scoring instinct, a brutal finish. There’s just a lot of competition, but his time will come.”
With Kylian Mbappe leading the line and young Goncalo Garcia impressing, the competition is fierce.
Endrick turned down loan options this summer, determined to prove himself at the Bernabeu. That decision shows his belief, but also raises the pressure to break into Alonso’s plans.
Reports in Spain suggest Madrid still view him as a long-term project rather than an immediate starter. Patience may be key, though questions will continue if minutes don’t arrive soon.
For now, it seems Alonso is waiting for the right moment. And when it comes, fans will be eager to see if Endrick can live up to the hype that followed his arrival from Palmeiras.
Madridistas may need to hold their breath a little longer, but the manager’s hint suggests his time might not be far away.
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