Brazilian star Endrick de Souza was unable to perform at his best during the friendly Clasico match between real madrid And Barcelona, last night, where Barca won 2-1, in the American state of New Jersey.
Brazilian Endrick played the match in Real Madrid’s starting lineup, before being substituted in the 67th minute. Describing the Brazilian international’s performance during the match, the newspaper said:Mundo Deportivo“The 18-year-old striker ‘did not show up’,” the Spanish club said.
In turn, Real Madrid goalkeeper, Belgian Thibaut Courtois, said in press statements after the match that Endrick needs to be calmer.
“Endrick has a lot of strength,” Courtois explained. “I’m not saying he’s nervous, but it’s normal, because he plays for Real Madrid in big games, and then he gets a little nervous.”
Brazilian Endrick prepares for his first season at Real Madrid
Endrick joined Real Madrid this summer from Brazilian side Palmeiras for around €60 million. The young striker is expected to play a key role in Los Blancos’ starting lineup under Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Real Madrid are looking to retain the 3 titles they won last season (La Liga, Spanish Super Cup, Champions League), but the team’s loss to Barcelona has caused some concern for the club’s fans.
Ancelotti downplayed the impact of Real Madrid’s friendly defeat to Barcelona, saying: Courtois It is: “A pre-season match. We are working, and of course there are things to improve. But in the end, it is a friendly match, it does not have much importance apart from being a Clasico.”
“Maybe we have to improve a bit on Tuesday against Chelsea, in terms of getting more on goal, but everything is going well,” Courtois added.
