Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has defended Endrick Felipe's performance after the Brazilian returned to the starting line-up against Deportiva Minera in the Copa del Rey. Los Blancos had a 5–0 win, but Endrick was not on the scoresheet in his first start in three months.
Nevertheless, Ancelotti was satisfied with his performance in Murcia.
“He played a good game, scoring is a detail, he moved well, he had chances, his movement is always effective behind the attacking line. He lacked accuracy, but his play was very good. And on the right side he was very dangerous. He has to be patient, he will score goals when we need them.”
While Ancelotti was adamant that neither Endrick nor Arda Guler would leave in the January transfer window, he was less clear on the possible departure of Jesus Vallejo.
'It's his decision if he leaves. He didn't play because of an inconvenience, not because of other things.”
Despite having no history with Deportiva Minera, Vinicius was whistled by the home crowd of the fourth tier in Cartagena. Ancelotti was asked whether the Brazilian needed more love.
'He doesn't need more affection from the people of Madrid. He has it, he knows it and he can give more because he is one of the best in the world. We believe that they will not suspend him [for the red card against Valencia].”
Vallejo is reportedly looking for a way out during the winter transfer window after seeing just ten minutes of action all season. Meanwhile, Endrick has been linked several times with a possible move away from the club, but it appears he won't be going anywhere.
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