Mourinho Urges Ancelotti to Give Endrick Playing Time

Overview

• Mourinho spoke publicly after Real Madrid's 3-0 win at the Mestalla and said he wants Endrick to play, adding he would be happy if Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti fields him during the upcoming international break.
• Endrick has been peripheral this season with 141 official minutes across seven matches, one start, one goal and one assist.
• The arrival of forwards Carlos Espí and Yan Diomande and a deep attacking roster have further reduced Endrick's chances to secure regular minutes at the Bernabéu.
• Mourinho halted a summer loan move to Roma and kept Endrick in the squad, but media reports now link renewed January loan speculation with Roma and other clubs reportedly monitoring the player.
• If Ancelotti does not give Endrick minutes during the international window, Mourinho's intervention increases the likelihood of a loan in January aimed at protecting the player's development and match form.