Endrick Nearing Return as Real Madrid Continue Club World Cup Campaign in the U.S.
While Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid squad presses on with their Club World Cup campaign stateside, there’s been a significant update from the Spanish capital concerning Brazilian prospect Endrick.
The young striker, sidelined with a hamstring tendon injury in his right leg sustained on May 18, 2025, stayed back in Madrid to recover rather than travel with the team. Initially expected to be out for up to two months, Endrick’s rehabilitation is now going faster than anticipated.
Endrick’s Rapid Recovery
Recent updates from Valdebebas offer encouraging signs. Endrick himself posted videos on Instagram of his return to the training pitch, working both with and without the ball. This visible progress suggests he’s ahead of schedule and on track to feature during pre-season and be fit for the 2025/26 campaign.
Competition Heating Up for Endrick
Although his comeback is on course, Endrick will face a fight for game time. Rising talent Gonzalo García grabbed the spotlight with a standout performance against Al-Hilal in Madrid’s opening Club World Cup fixture. With Joselu departing this summer, competition for attacking places is intensifying, making Endrick’s fitness all the more important.
Mixed Injury News at Madrid
The update on Endrick is a bright spot compared to Ferland Mendy, who continues to struggle with a serious quadriceps tendon injury and isn’t expected back until October. The contrasting recovery timelines highlight Real Madrid’s ongoing injury management as they prepare for a demanding season.
For now, all eyes in Madrid will be on Endrick as his faster-than-expected comeback hands the coaching staff a timely boost ahead of next season.
