Endrick Suffers Major Setback as Injury Relapse Halts Real Madrid Integration
Real Madrid’s teenage sensation Endrick has encountered a tough blow in his early days with the club. Just as he was beginning to adjust to life under new manager Xabi Alonso, the 17-year-old forward has re-aggravated the hamstring injury that sidelined him in May — and is now expected to be out for at least another two months.
🇧🇷 A Promising Start Derailed
Despite still recovering, Endrick had joined the squad in the United States for the FIFA Club World Cup — not to play, but to show commitment and be part of the team during Alonso’s early days. According to reports, he trained with the group in hopes of convincing the manager to keep him close.
However, things took an unfortunate turn.
❌ Injury Relapse Confirmed: Sidelined Until Mid-September
As revealed by journalist Marcos Benito on El Chiringuito, Endrick re-injured the same hamstring tendon in his right leg during a training session before heading back to Madrid. The setback mirrors the injury he suffered on May 21 against Sevilla.
🗣️ “He relapsed during training. Same tendon injury on the right hamstring. He’ll be out for around two months.”
This timeline rules him out of preseason, the LaLiga kickoff, and possibly the early stages of the Champions League.
📉 Loan Move Scrapped
Before the relapse, there had been strong talk of Endrick being sent out on loan — most likely within LaLiga — to gain valuable game time. But with his current condition, that plan has been shelved:
- Medicals can’t be completed before the transfer window closes
- Clubs are unlikely to sign a player unavailable for up to eight weeks
- Madrid don’t want to loan him under poor conditions
Endrick is now expected to stay in Madrid, focusing on rehab and training separately until fully fit.
⚔️ Competition Grows as Gonzalo García Shines
To complicate matters further, young forward Gonzalo García has made the most of his chances during the Club World Cup. He emerged as Madrid’s top scorer and earned the confidence of Alonso.
With Kylian Mbappé, Joselu, and García now ahead in the pecking order, Endrick faces tough competition. Despite his €72 million price tag, he currently finds himself on the fringes — more due to circumstance than talent.
🔮 Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Endrick?
- Rehabilitation through September
- Individual training at Valdebebas under medical supervision
- Possible minutes in Copa del Rey or late-season fixtures
- Potential appearances with Castilla to regain match sharpness, as seen with Vinicius and Rodrygo early in their careers
Though the path forward is more complicated than expected, Endrick’s talent remains unquestioned. The challenge now lies in staying focused, recovering fully, and finding the right opportunity to make his mark in Madrid.
