Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has warned Kylian Mbappe and Endrick that they have a duty to “never give up” in any match for the club.
…Mbappe endured slow start at Real Madrid
…Endrick limited to brief appearances so far
…Ancelotti happy with how pair are adapting
WHAT HAPPENED?
The France and Brazil attackers joined the European and Spanish champions during the summer transfer window. Mbappe faced early criticism after he failed to score in his first three games in La Liga before netting a double against Real Betis. Endrick, meanwhile, has scored once in just nine minutes of playing time, with the 18-year-old starting from the bench so far.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Ancelotti is happy with the way the forwards have adapted to their new surroundings and is confident that they can enjoy another successful campaign after winning the European and domestic double last season. However, he urged his stars to give their all in every match.
WHAT ANCELOTTI SAID
“Real Madrid have very high standards because it’s the biggest club in the world,” he said at a conference in Mexico. “It has the greatest players. You have to be able to bring their quality to the service of the club. That’s what we try to do every year. This year, the new players like Kylian and Endrick are adapting very well. We’re going to have a great season competing in all competitions. Winning is very complicated, but our duty is to compete in every game as always at this club. Never give up and compete until the end. That’s what you have to do when you put on that shirt.”
WHAT NEXT FOR MBAPPE AND ENDRICK?
Mbappe did not impress for France as they were beaten 3-1 at home by Italy in the Nations League on Friday. He will hope to put in a better display against Belgium next week. Endrick, though, could be involved as Brazil take on Paraguay after he was left on the bench for the match against Ecuador.
Goal
