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Real Madrid is preparing for the future. The residents of the Santiago-Bernabéu stadium do not hesitate to bet on nuggets unearthed most often by Juni Calafat. This summer, they will therefore welcome the young and promising Endrick. The latter will join a team where several talents including Arda Güler are playing. Fenerbahçe’s great hope, the 18-year-old Turk signed last summer for the Merengues. Courted by major European teams, including FC Barcelona and PSG, he wanted to live his dream by joining the great Real Madrid.
But his first steps in the Spanish capital did not go as he imagined. Indeed, the player purchased for 20 million euros, who had impressed during training, was quickly injured in July during summer preparation. Subsequently, he underwent surgery on his right knee. Faced with the media excitement, Real Madrid calmed things down by indicating that it was aware of the player’s minor physical problems. Returning to training at the end of September, he returned to the infirmary following an injury to his left rectus femoris muscle.
A start thwarted by injuries
A new blow for the footballer born in 2005. Seen in training in mid-October, he was announced to return on November 4 by Carlo Ancelotti. A week later, another cold shower. The Mister indicated that he was still on his side. “Unfortunately this happened before the game against Braga. It still bothers him, it’s no big deal… obviously he’s depressed because he wants to play. It’s a setback, but it’s not a relapse. We have the whole break so that he comes back as best as possible.” Finally, we had to wait until January to see it in action.
Indeed, he played his first minutes in Madrid on January 6 against Arandina in the Copa del Rey (starter, 58 minutes of play). A baptism of fire hailed by the press. Then, he came on for 9 minutes against Atlético de Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup. He hoped to follow up later. Summoned to the group to face the Colchoneros in the Copa del Rey and Almeria in La Liga, Güler did not come into play. According to several observers present on site, the player, who was warming up, made a gesture of frustration when he understood that he would not enter. He threw his vest on the ground.
A delicate situation
This Tuesday, Sport returns to his case. The Iberian media explains that Ancelotti faces a headache with him. Often forgotten by the Italian coach at the time of the changes, the Turk, who many expected to see more since he has recovered from his injury, must be patient. A complicated situation to live with. But he must seize every opportunity. The problem is that he has little and that doesn’t help him adapt, find rhythm and above all show everything he can bring to his team.
Sport specifies that Madrid is being cautious and wants to avoid yet another relapse. The Iberian media adds that a loan until June, so that he finds playing time, is being mentioned. Recently, Villarreal and other teams, whose names have not been leaked, have been linked to the Altindağ native. Despite his situation and the strong competition, the player under contract until 2029 does not a priori intend to move this winter. The footballer, who only played 67 minutes in Madrid, will therefore have to earn his place on the pitch. Why not Saturday against Las Palmas.
