Carlo Ancelotti gives an update on Endrick’s situation at Real Madrid. Asked if the striker is having trouble adapting to the Spanish club, the coach promised that “he deserves those minutes”, in an interview ahead of the match against Valladolid, on Sunday (25), in La Liga.

However, the Italian reminded the Brazilian that the competition for a place in Los Blancos’ heavy attack is huge.

– Endrick is doing very well, as is everyone else. He is adapting very well here. He has impressive qualities and will get the minutes he deserves, but he must also take into account the competition for space that exists in this team. – said Carlo Ancelotti.

Endrick has yet to make his official debut for Real Madrid: he was on the bench for both games in the 2024/25 season, in the win over Atalanta, in the Uefa Super Cup, and in the draw with Mallorca. Ancelotti prefers to form an attacking trio with Rodrygo, Vini Jr., and Mbappe.

Since his arrival, the 18-year-old Brazilian has only played the early part of the season with the Spanish club. He played only 45 minutes against Milan (0-1 loss to Spain) and 67 minutes against Barcelona (against, this time 2-1).

In the match against Chelsea, with a nearly complete squad (only Mbappé was absent), Endrick had to sit on the bench for the entire 90 minutes. In addition to not finding the net in these challenges, the striker was also closely marked and could not play. According to the newspaper ‘AS’, the player has considered changing teams if he does not get a chance in the first half of the European season.