Endrick frozen out: The Brazilian wonderkid Madrid couldn't find room for
Radio MARCA's Raúl Varela questions why Real Madrid failed to give Endrick a single minute of playing time before his Lyon loan move is paying dividends.
A scathing critique of Real Madrid’s handling of Brazilian wonderkid Endrick has emerged, with questions being raised about why the youngster wasn’t given even the slightest chance at the Bernabéu.
Fitness masks over football solutions
Radio MARCA’s Raúl Varela hasn’t pulled any punches in his assessment of Los Blancos’ current predicament. The bloke kicked off his commentary pointing to those fancy oxygen masks the players were sporting during their return to training – all very scientific and that, but perhaps missing the bleeding obvious.
Varela suggests the club’s obsession with physical conditioning under Antonio Pintus is an attempt to paper over the cracks of their technical and tactical deficiencies. Let’s be honest, it’s not exactly going swimmingly for the European champions:
- Two trophies already slipped through their fingers
- European campaign more complicated than it should be
- Tactical questions remain unanswered
The Endrick conundrum
With Vinicius suspended for the upcoming Valencia clash, attention has naturally turned to what might have been with another Brazilian talent. While Madrid struggle for goals beyond Mbappé, young Endrick is absolutely tearing it up on loan at Lyon.
The crux of Varela’s argument is crystal clear: “Why diablos did the young Brazilian striker not have even the slightest chance to play this year at Real Madrid?”
Excuses, excuses
Varela mockingly lists the standard justifications for Endrick’s absence:
- Mbappé and his 40-goal potential
- Vinicius and his untouchable status
- Rodrygo couldn’t leave and had one decent month
- Brahim being Africa Cup MVP
But the facts speak for themselves. While Madrid’s attack (beyond Mbappé) has been about as lively as a wet weekend in Croydon, Endrick has hit the ground running in France, scoring more goals than games played and making a “superb general impact.”
Too little, too late
The most damning assessment comes in Varela’s conclusion. From September to January, Madrid couldn’t find a single minute for the Brazilian wonderkid. Not one opportunity to show what he could do.
Now they’re left watching him “fly solo, high and far from here” while the inevitable questions loom about whether to bring him back and who would need to make way, given the overcrowded attacking options.
It’s a proper pickle that could have been avoided with a bit more foresight from the Bernabéu brass.