Brazilian striker Endrick is seeking to take advantage of the situation involving his French teammate Kylian Mbappé, attempting to emerge from the difficult position he has been in with the team since the start of the current season.
Endrick has featured for only limited minutes this season, making his first appearance against Elche on September 15, when he came on as a substitute in the 86th minute before playing for a very short period.
According to the Spanish newspaper "AS," Endrick remains determined to get his opportunity with the team despite being away from the starting lineup, especially as his situation could change due to fixture congestion and the need to rest key attacking players.
Additionally, Endrick received a boost following Mbappé's knee injury during his participation with the France national team, which will keep him out for several days. As of now, his availability for the upcoming match against Villarreal remains uncertain.
However, Endrick's inclusion in the starting lineup does not seem guaranteed simply by Mbappé's absence, as Carlos Espí has established himself recently, potentially giving him an edge over the Brazilian player.
Real Madrid had rejected the idea of Endrick leaving in the summer, while the club does not rule out considering another loan move in January if his lack of playing time continues, emphasizing that a permanent departure is not currently an option.
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