Endrick has already won over OL and Groupama Stadium, hailed a unique talent | OneFootball

Endrick lit up Groupama Stadium as Lyon beat Brest 2-1 on the arena’s 10th anniversary, the Brazilian named player of the match. According to L'Équipe, he is on a six-month loan from Real Madrid.

The 19-year-old sparkled down the right, setting up Abner for 2-0 at 45+2 and driving at defenders in search of a goal. Real Madrid have a clause that could allow a recall until tomorrow evening.

His output was striking, with 26 possessions lost, 12 wins from 24 duels, eight dribbles from 17, and five recoveries, three in the final third. Brest assistant Julien Lachuer lauded a gifted player who embraces duels and hoped he troubles other relegation rivals too.

At Lyon, sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean had told chief executive Michaël Gerlinger to hold firm until January for a true number nine. Martin Satriano’s interim is now forgotten, the prodigy from Palmeiras a prestige reward for the recruitment team that has lifted a side back into Ligue One’s top four.

Coach Paulo Fonseca said Endrick did good things, especially individually, and is a unique player, but must improve physically, increase intensity and consistency. He noted the forward had only 99 minutes at Real Madrid and this was just his second Lyon match, at 19 there is time. With Ernest Nuamah, Malick Fofana and perhaps Nartey from Brondby, he said Lyon will be stronger and the objective will be to better their first half of the season.

Source: L'Équipe