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Ancelotti Urges Endrick to Discuss Lack of Game Time at Real Madrid
12 Nov
Summary
- Endrick, 17, has struggled for playing time at Real Madrid since joining in 2024
- Ancelotti, now Brazil manager, says Endrick needs to play more to make 2026 World Cup
- Endrick likely to join Lyon on loan in January to get more minutes
As of November 12, 2025, Brazilian teenage prodigy Endrick has struggled to cement a regular place in Real Madrid's starting lineup since joining the club in 2024. The 17-year-old striker, who was touted as the "second coming of Pelé" when he burst onto the scene in Brazil, has started just three La Liga games and one Champions League match under manager Carlo Ancelotti.
Ancelotti, who has since taken over as Brazil's national team manager, has now urged Endrick to have a conversation with Real Madrid about his lack of playing time. The Italian coach believes Endrick has the necessary quality to feature in Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad, but emphasized that the young striker needs to be playing regularly to demonstrate his abilities.
