Real Madrid Faces Major Concern as Endrick's Injury Proves More Serious Than Expected

Endrick faces the prospect of being sidelined for nearly three months following an injury complication he sustained during the Club World Cup, according to recent reports.

The promising forward collapsed near the conclusion of Madrid's 2024–25 La Liga campaign and subsequently missed the complete Club World Cup tournament after a short comeback to practice triggered another injury issue.

MARCA reports that Endrick has experienced a recurrence of his hamstring problem and is anticipated to be out of action for up to 10 weeks during his rehabilitation. His eventual comeback will likely be approached with considerable care due to this recent complication, possibly prolonging his period away from competition.

Endrick's unavailability this summer, combined with Kylian Mbappé's struggle with gastroenteritis, left new Madrid coach Xabi Alonso without an established senior forward at the Club World Cup, compelling him to rely on 21-year-old Castilla striker Gonzalo García.

To suggest García seized his opportunity would be putting it mildly. With four goals and one assist across six matches, García finished as the competition's leading goalscorer and is now being considered as a potential permanent member of Alonso's roster.

A verdict on García's future is anticipated following preseason, but Endrick's prolonged absence might lead Alonso to prevent a loan departure for the young Spanish player.

García's breakthrough has already generated discussion regarding Endrick's own prospects at the Santiago Bernabéu. He found playing time limited last season as backup to Mbappé and now faces the challenge of making up ground at the beginning of the new season.

Alonso desires a new forward to provide an option alongside Mbappé, looking for a seasoned, robust striker similar to Joselu, though García has been suggested to potentially fulfill that role following his impressive summer performance.