Endrick keeps sending messages to Mourinho

Endrick sent a message with a near-goal in 19 minutes for Brazil against Japan, signalling he can make an impact despite limited Real Madrid minutes.

Endrick continues to struggle for regular playing time at Real Madrid, with speculation mounting that he could seek a loan move in January similar to his spell at Olympique de Lyon last season.

The Brazilian came off the bench in Saturday's friendly against Japan, playing just 19 minutes but making his presence felt with a shot that struck the crossbar in a match Brazil lost 3-2. The effort was seen as a statement to both Carlo Ancelotti and José Mourinho: when I'm on the pitch, things happen.

With the international break still ongoing, attention will turn to whether Endrick receives more opportunities at Real Madrid or pursues another temporary move away from the Bernabéu.