Real Madrid played their first match of the pre-season tour of the USA last night. The Merengues faced AC Milan in this match, which was won by the Italians with a 1-0 scoreline.
Despite the defeat, this was an exciting opportunity for some Los Blancos players to showcase their talents without the pressure of competitive football. Several important players like Fede Valverde, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Goes, Dani Carvajal, and Jude Bellingham were absent from this game as they are yet to return from their holidays.
In the absence of Vinicius, Rodrygo, and Bellingham, other players took the stage as Ancelotti used a front three of Arda Guler, Brahim Diaz, and Endrick. The newly arrived 18-year-old Brazilian youngster made his debut in a Real Madrid shirt in this match.
This first outing for Endrick was not very eventful, which is natural for a player who has just made such a high leap in his career at a very young age. However, Ancelotti was seriously impressed with his performance and picked him out for special praise after the conclusion of the match.
As MARCA has reported, highlighting the best virtues of the Brazilian gem, Ancelotti commented: “He has something special. He can reach top speed in space, and he’s very skilled. It’s very rare to see a player like that.”
Endrick could not mark his unofficial debut with a goal, but there is no doubt about his quality. He will get more opportunities in the coming matches while the team is in the USA, and hopefully, he will be able to gel with the team before the next season starts.
With Joselu’s departure, he is expected to have several opportunities to shine in the next season for Real Madrid. Still, he will also have a lot of responsibility on his shoulders at a very tender age.
