The future of Endrick at Real Madrid is facing its most uncertain moment since his arrival. The 19-year-old Brazilian forward has played just eleven minutes all season, and his situation has even prompted Brazil’s national team coach, Carlo Ancelotti, to advise him to seek playing time elsewhere if he wants to keep his chances alive of making the 2026 World Cup squad.

“It’s important for Endrick to start playing again,” said the Italian coach in an interview with Placar, hinting that a loan move might be the best option for the young striker. “I spoke with him at the start of the season. He was injured, but now he’s fine. He needs to think with his team about what’s best, talk with the club, and decide what suits him,” he added.

No Place in Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid

Within Xabi Alonso’s system, Endrick has been reduced to a completely secondary role. In an attack dominated by Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé, the Brazilian has failed to earn the coach’s trust, with Rodrygo, Brahim Díaz, and even academy player Gonzalo being preferred options — the latter having impressed during the summer and consolidated his place as an alternative.

Since his only LaLiga appearance against Valencia, Endrick hasn’t played another minute. The lack of opportunities, coupled with a muscle injury that sidelined him during the Club World Cup, has fueled speculation about a possible loan move in the winter transfer window.

Even so, Ancelotti expressed understanding for the player’s situation: “Endrick is very young; he has his whole career ahead of him. This won’t be his last World Cup — he could play in 2026, 2030, or even 2038. What matters now is that he competes again and shows his quality.”

Brazil and the Striker’s Immediate Future

While his situation at Real Madrid remains unresolved, Ancelotti, in his role as Brazil’s national team manager, continues to prepare the squad for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Brazil will close out the year with friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia, holding a record of three wins, one draw, and two losses under the Italian’s leadership.

The message for Endrick is clear: if he wants to be part of the national team, he needs regular playing time. And right now, that seems impossible at the Santiago Bernabéu. The young Brazilian must decide whether to stay and fight for his place — or follow his own coach’s advice: leave to shine again.