Real Madrid have been handed a timely boost ahead of their Club World Cup Round of 16 tie against Juventus, as Brazilian wonderkid Endrick has rejoined the squad in Florida. The 18-year-old striker has recovered from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for over a month and will now continue his reintegration under Xabi Alonso in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Endrick rejoins Real Madrid squad after hamstring injury recoveryWon’t face Juventus but eligible for Club World CupXabi Alonso assessing youngster's fit ahead of new seasonFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Endrick has officially joined Real Madrid's training camp in Palm Beach after completing a month-long rehab for a hamstring injury. While it is likely that he won’t feature against Juventus on Tuesday in their Round of 16 clash in the Club World Cup, his return is seen as a major step toward full match readiness.
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Endrick was included in the Club World Cup squad before the FIFA deadline; however, he is unlikely to be risked right away. Xabi Alonso is keen to assess the young forward's fitness and his fit within his evolving side ahead of the new season as Los Blancos look to dust off their horror 2024/25 season.
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Endrick had remained in Madrid working with club physios since the start of the Club World Cup. Gonzalo Garcia has stepped up during the group stage, netting twice in Kylian Mbappe's absence, meaning Endrick will need to impress in training to earn his minutes under the Basque coach.
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Endrick will train with the full squad over the coming days as Alonso decides when to ease him back into action. He may not play in the Juventus clash on Tuesday, July 1, but his progress will be closely watched throughout the tournament, and he could even be loaned out this summer.
