According to reports from The Athletic, Endrick could leave on loan during the upcoming January transfer window. Portuguese coach Mourinho does not intend to rely heavily on him, and the team has many other options in the attacking positions.

Mourinho faces significant challenges in his selection decisions because he has a squad already filled with stars and talented players.

This is particularly evident in the attacking line. This summer, Mourinho allowed Gonçalo Guedes to join Fulham. Initially, he was impressed with the player's performance in preseason training and considered keeping him, but ultimately decided to let him go. He then asked Real Madrid to sign striker Joselu, a strong backup who can score and create danger.

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Real Madrid also signed Éder Militão—actually, the text appears to reference another signing here. This did not please Brazilian Endrick, as he now faced additional competition.

Many believed that after the Brazilian striker's successful six-month loan at Lyon, a return to Madrid could lead to another loan spell. He scored 8 goals and provided 8 assists in 21 matches.

However, Mourinho rejected this arrangement. He told Endrick that he would use him as a central forward or right winger. The problem is that the competition is intense, and it will be difficult for the 20-year-old to get sufficient playing time.

In the attacking line, Mbappé (27 years old, 5 matches, 5 goals) is the undisputed first choice. The newly signed player (21 years old, 4 matches, 1 goal) is gradually becoming his backup.

For the right-wing position, the Brazilian international must also be concerned. Apart from Rodrygo (25 years old), who is still recovering, Endrick must compete with Jan-Diomande, who signed for 140 million euros (including bonuses), and Brahim Díaz (27 years old, 3 matches, 1 assist).

Don't forget Arda Güler (21 years old, 4 matches, 1 goal, 1 assist), who has played in this position before.

In other words, the Brazilian striker must fight for playing time and prove himself as quickly as possible.

So far this season, he has not played in any official matches due to a muscle injury, so he could not start the new season on schedule.

On Monday, Mourinho updated his situation: "Tomorrow (Tuesday) he might play 5 to 10 minutes at most. He trained with the team for the first time yesterday since... Budapest or Austria, after that friendly match. He still hasn't played since then, so he's not fit enough to play more than 5 to 10 minutes."

He continued: "But since there are a few spots available on the substitute bench, he will be in the squad. Maybe he will play for 5 minutes. He is a forward and he will play as a central striker. Don't worry. He will not play as a defender or center-back. He will be a forward."

In Real Madrid's match against Inter Milan, the player born in 2006 remained on the substitute bench. Although he has not yet shown his full potential, the Brazilian forward will get more opportunities.

Sources close to Real Madrid who spoke with The Athletic explained that the club is being very cautious about his return to avoid re-injury, stating: "He is confident because Mourinho told him that he will be an important player and will get sufficient playing time."

However, this does not reassure those around Endrick. The Athletic revealed that some people close to the forward "doubt his ability to get consistent playing time and will assess the situation before the January transfer window."

In fact, English media have pointed out that Real Madrid will reassess his situation again in January, and another loan move remains a possibility at that time. This also puts pressure on the player, as he knows the club has not ruled out this option.

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