Nanother scares Endrick. Neither PSG nor the Parc des Princes. The young Brazilian delivered a perfect performance: goal, assist and defensive work that reflected his development in recent weeks. Those around him summed it up as follows: “This game was marked on his calendar. Beast mode enabled”“I’m very happy with the goal and the assist. It’s a lot of work to score, give assists and defend well.” he explained after the game on ‘Ligue 1+‘. However, his growth is not only measured in numbers. It is also measured in his involvement off the ball, a factor that Paulo Fonseca has faced. “He was determined, but I’m even happier with how he worked defensively for the team,” Lyon coach said.
Accepts his trainer’s challenge
A few days ago, Fonseca asked him for more commitment. Endrick was then less prominent and came off the bench. However, he answered as best he knows how. He put his head down, went to work, and the recovery was immediate. He added another assist, reclaiming his place in the starting lineup and cementing his role in the team. “There is no problem with the coach. I never get angry about it, I take refuge in work. I have to answer on the pitch,” said the striker.
Apart from his performance, the change is also in his position. Real Madrid no longer sees him as just a 9. nor as a player to rest Mbappe. At Lyon, he stands out from the right wing, where His speed and dribbling ability allow him to be more assertive. This versatility opens the door for him to be a starter for Los Blancos, position currently looking for a permanent owner.
Final restoration
The statistics support his influence. He scored on his debut after 42 minutes, assisted in his second game and scored a hat-trick in his third.. The message came through to Valdebebas loud and clear. He currently has seven goals and seven assists (14 goal participation), key figures for Lyon aiming to return to the Champions League after six seasons. In France he is considered much more mature and with clearer ideas. Even after the game, where he has been able to speak to the press in fluent French in less than four monthshas served to continue to compliment his adaptation to the French league.
The loan ends on June 30 and Real Madrid’s plan is for him to return this summer to fight for a place in the starting eleven.. This would mean that Gonzalo Garcia would follow the same formula. The club maintains its commitment to the Brazilian, for whom it paid 50 million euros to Palmeiras in 2024. His development follows a path known to the club, with previous player loans such as Lucas Vazquez, Casemiro and Dani Carvajal before he joined the first team.