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'Endrick is not going to be Rodrygo or Vinicius' - Carlo Ancelotti gives his verdict on Real Madrid wonderkid amid lack of minutes this season

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<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/dismayed-real-madrid-endrick-arda-guler-want-to-leave-invisible-carlo-ancelotti/blt5a2ba0c29ec66bfb#csebb661a341e95bd2" target="_blank">Endrick and Arda Guler have seen limited game time in the 'new Galactico' era</a> at the Santiago Bernabeu. With stars like Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham in the ranks, Ancelotti has been reluctant to hand out starts to the teenage attackers. The young Brazilian recently <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-endrick-opens-up-lack-playing-time-laliga-giants/blte61ccc1670060ad5#cs53f1b435df6bbb5d" target="_blank">discussed the challenges he is facing at Real Madrid since moving to the club last summer</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Los Blancos boss Ancelotti has addressed the youngster's situation at the club as he told reporters: "Endrick is not going to be Rodrygo or Vinicius Junior but he is going to be a great striker. There is no Endrick issue at the moment, let’s see what happens."</p>

WHAT CARLO ANCELOTTI SAID

<p>Further speaking on Guler and Endrick's limited appearances, the Italian added: "Any player who has doubts can speak to me directly. I speak every day with young players, with Endrick and with Guler. I have read that there is a problem (with Guler) but this is not something I am aware of. The competition for places is very high. </p><p>"I am with these young players every day, sometimes they are happy and sometimes they are not. This is absolutely normal. I want players who are angry if they don’t play."</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The defending champions will be back in action on Wednesday as they take on Real Sociedad away from home in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final fixture. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

'Endrick is not going to be Rodrygo or Vinicius' - Carlo Ancelotti gives his verdict on Real Madrid wonderkid amid lack of minutes this season | Goal.com

Carlo Ancelotti opened up on Endrick&apos;s lack of game time while drawing comparisons with Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo.

&apos;Endrick is not going to be Rodrygo or Vinicius&apos; - Carlo Ancelotti gives his verdict on Real Madrid wonderkid amid lack of minutes this season

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