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·19 janvier 2026

After 2️⃣ Lyon games, Endrick surpasses Xabi minutes at Real

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After debuting with a goal for Lyon in the French Cup, Endrick returned as a starter on Sunday (18), but this time for Ligue 1.

He stood out with an assist, was named the best player of the match, and has already surpassed the number of minutes he had under Xabi Alonso's command while the Spaniard managed Real Madrid.

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"A significant start for someone who wishes to be one of the options for the Brazilian National Team in the March FIFA Date, the only one before the World Cup call-up.Injury and 101 minutes with Xabi 🙄Endrick started the "Xabi Alonso era" out of action, as he suffered a right hamstring injury back in May.He didn't recover in time for the Club World Cup, saw Gonzalo Garcia get chances and become one of the top scorers of the competition.This injury worsened and caused the Brazilian to be listed for the first time in the current season on September 20.He spent seven games on the bench before playing 11 minutes against Valencia in a La Liga match. After another seven matches without being called upon, Endrick played another 11 minutes against Manchester City, in the Champions League. He only started against Talavera CF, in the Copa del Rey, staying on the field for 77 minutes.Came to be Lyon's number 9 🇫🇷In search of prominence with an eye on the World Cup, Endrick joined the French club on loan only until the end of the European season.There is no purchase option for Lyon. He will return to Real after June 30.And the bet has proven to be right.The French club was looking for a reinforcement for its attack - the least effective among the top nine in Ligue 1 - and handed the number 9 jersey to the Palmeiras product.Endrick already has one goal, one assist, and 161 minutes in action.👀 Ancelotti is watching...Endrick's first season at Real was with Carlo Ancelotti as coach.The Brazilian played a total of 37 games - eight of them as a starter - and left a good impression by scoring seven goals. He relies on the knowledge that the current National Team coach has of his football and his continuity with Lyon to be remembered in March.Brazil will face France and Croatia on the 26th and 31st, respectively. Both games will be played in the United States.And they will be the only ones before the final call-up.Who will be Brazil's number 9? 🇧🇷Ancelotti has conducted several tests but still doesn't have a certainty about who should be the National Team's striker.A familiar face to the coach, Richarlison was one of the most tested, for example. But he is unlikely to be available in March, as he is recovering from an injury.Second top scorer of the Premier League with Brentford, Igor Thiago is in the spotlight and may be closely observed.Meanwhile, Endrick is trying to position himself in the race.Photo: Reproduction/Lyon 

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