Real Madrid will reportedly choose between two players to act as Kylian Mbappe's understudy next season - and the decision could lead to one of them leaving the club.
Mbappe is Xabi Alonso's undisputed No 9 but after he missed part of the Club World Cup following treatment in hospital for gastroenteritis, youngster Gonzalo Garcia was drafted in and impressed, scoring four goals in six matches.
It appears to be a straight shootout between Garcia and fellow wonderkid Endrick for the role of back-up and according to AS, Real, aware they need crucial minutes next season, would prefer not to keep both players and risk hindering their development.
That is likely to see one of them pushed out in the coming weeks, despite them wanting to stay and remain part of Alonso's first team in his first campaign in charge.
Brazilian sensation Endrick has even told Real via his entourage that he is not considering leaving, even for a temporary move away, despite the club's wishes.
Garcia, on the other hand, demonstrated he is also ready for the senior team after taking home the Golden Boot at the Club World Cup. His eye-catching displays also placed him on the radar of three top Premier League clubs, AS claim.
The frontman's preference is to stay at the Bernabeu and negotiations are underway over a new contract which would see him rewarded with a significant pay rise.
He has two years left on his current deal, which contains a £43million release clause.
Real splashed out €72m (£62.7m) to sign Endrick in 2022 when he was aged just 16, and he joined up with his new team-mates last summer after turning 18.
The teenager went on to play only 847 minutes under Carlo Ancelotti, despite scoring five goals in six Copa del Rey matches. He netted seven goals in all competitions.
Alonso initially requested another experienced back-up striker, in the mould of Joselu, to act as Mbappe's understudy, but then decided Garcia was best placed to take on this role after watching his impressive performances this summer.
He praised Garcia after his side's 3-0 win over RB Salzburg in the Club World Cup group stage, saying: 'I'm not just happy with his goal and assist, but also with how he came back to help in defence and his effort in pressing. He had freedom in attack.
'Many players left the pitch feeling good.
'I'm really happy for him and the whole team, but we know the journey is still long.'
'What he's doing doesn't surprise me at all,' Alonso added. 'He's shown it many times with Castilla. He's a classic No 9 who waits for the right moment and moves smartly. He reminds me of Raul with his movements. I'm very happy for him.
'But there are no decisions yet about next season.'
raebiklnou
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waooo you got the right formation the win one Hala Madrid
kotcdinstz
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please kip this boy for submissions endrick is a very good player
Feadnptz
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No one is doing good
Liliscojr11
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I think we should keep them because sometimes we use to get injured players then we can use them but in my hope and what I see we should be using formation of 433 but in one condition between Vini And Mbappe one must be started
What about this one
Liliscojr11
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I think we should keep them because sometimes we use to get injured players then we can use them but in my hope and what I see we should be using formation of 433 but in one condition between Vini And Mbappe one must be started
But I think we can use this formation kay9yne Because if we start both Vini and Mbappe One of them will be on beach
cozdekmot
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alonso really not good enough coach for Madrid. give endrick more time to play bcoz the next generation play marker of madrid BT Alonso ignoring them from squad
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leyabcekls
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alonso really not good enough coach for Madrid. give endrick more time to play bcoz the next generation play marker of madrid BT Alonso ignoring them from squad
losacdentu
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mbappe is best on the line. not as a 9,
losacdentu
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Mbappe!!!!!@ as a 9 shows no defensive effort, cannot go to head the ball with a defender. Best on the line.....
Kay9yne
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I think we should keep them because sometimes we use to get injured players then we can use them but in my hope and what I see we should be using formation of 433 but in one condition between Vini And Mbappe one must be started
dahklpsz
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Kay9yne
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I think we should keep them because sometimes we use to get injured players then we can use them but in my hope and what I see we should be using formation of 433 but in one condition between Vini And Mbappe one must be started
The 352 was amazing during the world club cup, for me that's the formation am rooting for this season, the way the defence was linking with d attack was fun to watch
bedcdepuz
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Xabi out
hen2020
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subacmouz
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mbappe vini Jr
subacmouz
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mbappe you
jedabknty
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Ibrahim konita for Liverpool he on real Madrid
Lowbceiry
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3 strikers are not too much for big club like Madrid because whilst you don't have good bench you don't have a team apart from injury you need to rest players like Zidane does that's why he was successful rotation no permanent first 11
Zekanotuy
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From what we are reading now, football management is proving to be very complicated. We thought the larger the squads with quality was an advantage but we have been proven wrong. But if a club keeps a very small squad and injuries arise won't that be a set back? Last season we witnessed Real Madrid struggling with injuries so was Manchester City. Sometimes we hear complaints like fatigue settling in due to fixtures congestion? Now we are confused
keshab_7cr
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bepbilmsty
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gemu Real madrid
Liliscojr11
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I think we should keep them because sometimes we use to get injured players then we can use them but in my hope and what I see we should be using formation of 433 but in one condition between Vini And Mbappe one must be started
papabrains
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Xavi keep the two. Both players are versatile. Endrick could play at all three positions at the front of attack GG is equally versatile..Could play as a number 7 as well.... The two should all stay to give some respite to both Kylian & Vini next season.......
pehcinsz
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keep the 2,and, move Mbappe to the left to have competition with Vinicius Jr.