Endrick, a few details and very little else in his debut with Real Madrid

With Vinicius, Mbappé, Rodrygo and Bellingham still not joining the preseason, Real Madrid had their debut on their tour of the United States, losing 0-1 to AC Milan, a duel in which the Brazilian Endrick was a starter and played 45 minutes to make his unofficial debut with the white shirt. Carlo Ancelotti bet on the talent of the 18-year-old striker, along with Arda Guler and Brahim in a trident that aims to be the one that gives rest to the aforementioned starters, although for now it has fallen quite short.

And despite the fact that Endrick left some details and connections at Soldier Field in Chicago, his first half ended up being the most discreet of the three merengue attackers, and practically of the entire XI that Ancelotti bet on. Despite trying to find Güler and Brahim a lot, even having the first great chance after a one-two with the Moroccan international, he was offside and was also unable to beat the Milan goalkeeper with his left-footed finish, almost from the penalty spot.

Endrick Has remained in debt in his première with the Madrid

Thus, the Brazilian's first duel with Madrid was not very fortunate. Apart from that disallowed play, Endrick was unable to shoot and had many problems getting back on the field and trying to join the game system, something that already happened to him throughout the 2024 Copa América with Brazil. His speed and physique do not seem to be in question, but he will have to grow a lot to be able to be really important in Madrid in his first season.

Ancelotti will have to work hard for Endrick to continue growing

Ancelotti, after the match, spoke about Endrick and his first training sessions, pointing out that "I see that he has something special, he is very fast, skillful in breaking away... He picks up maximum speed in very few meters," explained the Italian, who clearly must try to protect Madrid's new Brazilian 'pearl', although right now it has become very clear that he is a couple of steps behind players like Güler and Brahim, who are clearly substitutes in the merengue team.