Endrick, who was signed by Real Madrid this winter, is going through a tough period just like his team. After being reprimanded by his coach Paulo Fonseca, the young forward knows he is expected to deliver against Lorient.
The Brazilian, Endrick, was brought to Lyon at the end of December with high expectations following his move from Real Madrid. However, his recent performances with Lyon have disappointed both his coach and supporters.
Between December and February, Lyon enjoyed 13 consecutive victories across all competitions. But since then, the team has hit a rough patch, failing to secure any wins, dropping out of the top four in Ligue 1, and being eliminated from the Europa League at the round of 16 stage despite finishing on top in the group stage. Lyon aims to end this disastrous run of 9 winless matches on Sunday night against Lorient to reignite their push for a top-four finish.
Key among Lyon’s struggles during this period is their inability to score goals. And Endrick, the young attacker signed by Real Madrid, is at the center of this goal drought. Despite a promising start with five goals and two assists in his first five games, the Brazilian has only managed to score one goal in two months, which came in the Europa League draw against Celta Vigo. Paulo Fonseca, Lyon’s coach, has shifted from supporting to criticizing Endrick, highlighting the need for more from the 19-year-old player.
Endrick’s participation in the upcoming World Cup is at risk due to his recent struggles. His journey from Palmeiras to Real Madrid and now Lyon has faced setbacks with injuries and lack of playing time. However, Fonseca acknowledges the importance of Endrick’s role in the team despite the challenges he is facing.
Endrick had hopes of using his time at Lyon to rejuvenate his prospects with the Brazilian national team for the World Cup, but he still has a lot to prove to secure his spot in the squad. Lyon is counting on Endrick to step up in the remainder of the season as he aims to fulfill his ambitions on both the club and international stage.
