Future Real Madrid star Endrick Felipe was back on the pitch at Palmeiras on Wednesday night but continues to struggle to regain his form. He told the press, however, that he was not worried about his lack of playing time.
drid for 60 million euros (35 million euros plus 25 million euros in variables) in the summer of 2024, less than 12 months from his arrival. However, he is currently going through his trickiest period as a professional. His return in the second leg against Pereira in the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals was the opportunity to play his first minutes for two weeks, when Verdao were four goals clear.
“I thank God and I play my part. I don’t have anxiety, I’m not sorry for not playing. I had a conversation with Abel. He calmed me down. I’m not afraid to play or not to play. He told me that the important thing was to work,” said the player brand.
Endrick has started only once since July 2, and has done so since the start of the season. Over the whole season, he scored 7 goals and provided an assist in 35 matches.
“It’s in the hands of God. I don’t have time to ask for more from life, I just give thanks for the time I have on earth. I do what I love, which is to play football. I train, I seek my space. I’m a bit sad not to play, but I have to control that a bit.
Endrick added that he would rather the press talk less about him.
“I just thank God, because he is with me every day and every night. If I could, I would ask the press not to talk about it, but that’s what we players go through. Life on the outside is crucifying. I will continue to train and play. You can get mad at me, but I’m going to talk about God, I’m going to take his word to the whole world.
Endrick’s numbers are still very good for most 17-year-olds but the problem is that most youngsters his age haven’t agreed to join Los Blancos. The media attention a boy of his age receives is also not natural, but results both from his profession, the decision he has made and the money he will earn thanks to these two elements. The people around him have the difficult task of ensuring that he keeps a cool head.
