Endrick don return to the Real Madrid squad ahead Saturday La Liga clash against Espanyol. The Brazilian wonderkid never play since May because of hamstring injury wey make am miss the tail end of 2024/25 season and also the Club World Cup.
Now, the 19-year-old dey back and this na big relief for coach Xabi Alonso. Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga sef don dey matchday squad since the Marseille Champions League game, and both fit see their first minutes this weekend.
Injury & Suspension Wahala Still Dey
Even with Endrick return, Madrid still get some key absentees. Dean Huijsen dey suspended, while Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ferland Mendy and Antonio Rudiger still dey injury table.
Because of the shortage for back, 21-year-old David Jimenez from Castilla don collect first-team call-up.
Madrid Flying Start Continue
Los Blancos don win all five games wey dem play this season, including their opening four for La Liga. That perfect record don keep dem top of table with 12 points. Coach Alonso yarn for pre-match press conference say: “Espanyol dey in good form, but we sef get energy to extend our run. E no go easy, but we dey play for home, so we must deliver.”
Vinicius Matter Dey Hot
Vinicius Junior dey eye return to the starting XI after e begin Marseille match from bench.
Even though he don score two goals plus one assist in four league games, people dey question him mood and energy. Alonso still defend am: “He dey fine. Sometimes you need intuition before you talk to player. We still dey early for season, this na marathon till May.”
Reports still dey fly say some Saudi clubs dey watch Vini situation closely, but for now, Madrid dey count on am to step up.
Real Madrid Squad vs Espanyol
Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Mestre
Defenders: Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Asencio, Carreras, F Garcia, Jimenez
Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Guler, Ceballos
Forwards: Vinicius, Endrick, Mbappe, Rodrygo, Gonzalo, Brahim, Mastantuono
