Real Madrid breathe sigh of relief as extent of Endrick’s injury confirmed | OneFootball

All associated with La Liga giants Real Madrid will today be breathing a collective sigh of relief.

As much comes owing to an update on the wellbeing of incoming striker Endrick.

Youngster Endrick, for his part, set alarm bells ringing in Spain’s capital late last night, after being stretchered out of Palmeiras’ victory over Independiente.

Initial reports pointed towards a potentially lengthy incoming spell on the sidelines for the frontman, whose participation at the upcoming Copa América was even thrown into doubt.

This would also have meant that Endrick had played his final game for Palmeiras, ahead of linking up with the aforementioned Real Madrid in the summer.

In a boost for all parties involved, however, this will not prove to be the case.

The 17-year-old, for his part, underwent a series of medical scans on Thursday, to ascertain the extent of his worrisome injury.

And as much, as confirmed by The Athletic, revealed only a ‘minor’ thigh problem.

Endrick, as a result, could be cleared to take to the pitch for Palmeiras again as soon as next week.

Conor Laird | GSFN