Endrick's recent form has been a subject of concern, having been absent from the last friendly match against Schalke. The 19-year-old has been working on a specific injury prevention programme in Madrid, which has kept him apart from the rest of the squad. This has raised questions about his fitness and readiness for the new season.
Globo Esporte Futebol reports that Real Madrid has received loan interest from other teams for Endrick, but the club has decided to keep him in the team. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his status, Endrick remains a key player in the plans of manager Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian coach will be keen to assess Endrick's fitness ahead of the Espanyol clash.
The Real Madrid squad is set to face Espanyol on Saturday, August 22, in their first La Liga match of the season. Endrick's participation in the game remains uncertain, with his separate training sessions suggesting that he may not be fully fit.