“He’ll do the same when Mbappe comes” - Real Madrid boss Ancelotti on alleged problems between Rudiger and Endrick after training incident
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that he expects Kylian Mbappe to receive the same welcome from Antonio Rudiger as Endrick when he arrives at the club. The teenager was given a tough welcome to European football while training with Antonio Rudiger on pre-season with the squad.
Teenage sensation Endrick was unveiled as a new Real Madrid player last week, having joined the club since he was just 16. The 18-year-old was unveiled after Mbappé had earlier received the same honor at the Santiago Bernabeu only weeks earlier.
Endrick was named in the squad for Los Blancos' pre-season tour of the USA, and he has been training with senior players like Antonio Rudiger. As per GOAL, the German defender shoved the youngster with his shoulder while defending, giving him a taste of what is to come in the days ahead.
Carlo Ancelotti spoke at a press conference, where he fielded questions about the situation between Rudiger and Endrick. The manager quickly cleared the air, saying nothing happened between them that was out of the ordinary. He also expects Mbappe to face the same treatment when he arrives. He said (via Madrid Xtra):
"Reports of issue of Rüdiger and Endrick? Nothing happened, Rüdiger just welcomed Endrick (smiles). He will do the same when Mbappé comes, Antonio is a great guy."
Kylian Mbappé is yet to resume pre-season training with his new club after helping France reach the semifinals of Euro 2024. The 25-year-old is also carrying a facial injury, and will be afforded sufficient rest to allow him reach his best levels.
Mbappe will likely join up with the squad in the final days of their US tour next month. In his absence, the likes of Endrick will get a chance to stake their claims ahead of the commencement of the new season.
Endrick reveals plans to learn from Mbappe and two other Real Madrid stars
Real Madrid wonderkid Endrick has promised to learn a number of players at the club, name-dropping three stars. The teenager is set for his first season at the club, having joined from Brazilian outfit Palmeiras.
Endrick made the commitment during his unveiling as a new Real Madrid player days ago, naming Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe and Luka Modric as players he looks to learn from. The youngster vowed to take advice from all three established stars in his time at the club. He said (via Daily Post Nigeria):
"I will listen to all advice from my team-mates. Modric, Vini, Mbappe. I’m here to learn.”
Endrick will likely begin pre-season as the starting striker for the Spanish giants with Mbappé yet to resume training. The youngster will be eager to impress Carlo Ancelotti, starting with the game against AC Milan on Wednesday, 31 July.