Real Madrid reportedly regret loaning Brazilian starlet Endrick after he scores a hat-trick in his third game for Lyon, sparking criticism of Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid are reportedly regretting the decision to loan Brazilian starlet Endrick to Lyon after the 19-year-old scored a hat-trick in just his third Ligue 1 appearance, according to French outlet L’Equipe.

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Endrick, long touted as a rising talent in Brazil and at Madrid, struggled for first-team minutes under former coach Xabi Alonso, prompting the club to send him on loan to Lyon for further development.

The forward has already recorded five goal involvements in his first three games for the French side. Reports suggest some at Real Madrid are lamenting the decision to let him leave, while Alonso has faced criticism for not giving Endrick adequate opportunities in the senior squad despite his early-season form.

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Endrick’s performances at Lyon are now raising questions about whether Madrid should have retained him in their first-team plans.