Mourinho: I value Endrick highly and hope he plays for Brazil

According to Brazilian media outlet Globo Esporte, Mourinho, after Real Madrid's victory over Valencia, expressed his hope that Ancelotti would feature Endrick for Brazil during the November international break. He emphasized his high regard for the forward and ruled out any departure in the winter transfer window.

Joel Del Río, a journalist for Spanish newspaper Marca, highlighted Mourinho's statement in his Wednesday column. Mourinho said: "My view is clear: I want Endrick to play. I would be very happy if Ancelotti plays him during this international break."

The Marca article noted that the Brazilian national team is a haven for the young player, who has struggled to find space at Real Madrid. In the previous international break, Endrick played three matches for Brazil, accumulating 139 minutes. Subsequently, in eight games for his Spanish club, he only played a total of 136 minutes, failing to feature in two of those matches.

The disparity in playing time underscores the forward's current situation as he seeks match rhythm and confidence. The report questioned how Endrick could develop and earn a place at Real Madrid without sufficient opportunities to showcase his potential.

Despite Endrick's limited playing opportunities, Mourinho reiterated his trust in the forward and ruled out the possibility of him leaving on loan in the January transfer window. Marca mentioned that clubs such as Roma, Milan, and Aston Villa are interested in the player.

Mourinho said: "Tell them to forget about it, forget about it. If any club is waiting for Endrick, they can sit and wait, because they will get tired of waiting."

Mourinho also praised the Brazilian player's potential and stated his intention to keep him in the squad. He said: "He is a player I like and admire very much. He has huge potential and is very important to us. Anyone interested in Endrick will have to get past me first. I don't think he needs to go out on loan; he will be very successful here."

According to Mourinho, Endrick returned this season after an injury that kept him out for four to five weeks. Mourinho stated that he had planned to play him against Villarreal, but Vinicius' red card and the course of the game changed his plans.

The report emphasized that the forward now has another chance to play for Brazil under Ancelotti. It is hoped that playing time with the national team will help him regain rhythm and confidence, preparing him for his return to Real Madrid. As Joel Del Río pointed out in his column, the challenge lies in translating his excellent national team performances into more opportunities at his Spanish club.