Real Madrid have gone through difficult times this year and have had to constantly fight to deal with injuries. Los Merengues didn't expect a season like this, but they're willing to change it. The board have gotten to work and the first change they've made has been the coach.
Ancelotti stepped aside to give the position to Xabi Alonso, who's been well received by the fans for his methods. Even so, the approach against PSG wasn't the right one and it ended up showing. Now, a footballer who could be a great addition has received bad news and will have to wait even longer.
Xabi Alonso and his new Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso achieved great things as Bayer Leverkusen's coach and Florentino Pérez and his board decided to give him a chance. The president is clear that Real Madrid comes before anything else and never keeps anyone in a position who shouldn't be there. This has led him to let go of people who were very beloved by the entire organization.
This year, Real Madrid's offense has had many problems, but Xabi Alonso wants to find a solution no matter what. Several footballers have dropped in level and the president is watching closely to see what adjustments are needed. Endrick was in the final stage of his recovery from a hamstring injury, but everything has gotten complicated again.
Although the club hasn't confirmed the relapse yet, several people close to the forward claim that this is the case. The Brazilian isn't expected to return to the field until at least mid-September. This has forced Xabi Alonso to make decisions without one of his club's most promising talents.
Xabi Alonso and Endrick's role
Endrick hasn't had much prominence in recent years with Real Madrid, but everything suggests that he could go very far. The Brazilian shows signs of being a star and with a good plan he could improve a lot. Unfortunately, the injury will keep him sidelined for a while longer, so he'll have to wait.
Xabi Alonso will start without including Endrick in his plans, something that wasn't expected at first. We'll soon find out what happens with Madrid's attack, but it doesn't look good.