After Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Valencia at the Mestalla, according to Sport newspaper José Mourinho sent a clear message about Endrick to Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti, wanting the player to get minutes during the upcoming international break. Mourinho said: "My opinion is clear, I want Endrick to play," and added: "If Ancelotti fields him during the upcoming international break, I will be happy."
Endrick's minutes this season
Endrick has played 141 official minutes this season, split between 85 minutes in La Liga and 56 minutes in the Champions League. He has played seven matches, scored one goal and provided one assist; just one of those appearances came as a start.
His loan spell at Olympique Lyonnais
Endrick scored eight goals and provided eight assists in 21 matches during his loan to Olympique Lyonnais.
Roma's loan approach
GOAL reported that Roma came very close to landing Endrick on loan before Mourinho stepped in, halted the move and kept him in the squad.
