Endrick made a strong statement on the field after facing public criticism from his coach, Portuguese manager Paulo Fonseca.
This past Sunday (12), the Brazilian began the match on the bench but came on at halftime and quickly made a significant contribution to Lyon’s victory.
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He played a key role in both of the team’s goals, helping break a streak of nine games without a win.
Less than four minutes after entering the game, Endrick assisted on the opening goal, which was headed in by Roman Yaremchuk.
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The second goal followed shortly after, resulting from a rebound off a shot taken by Endrick. Corentin Tolisso capitalized on the loose ball and headed it into the net.
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Prior to this match, Lyon’s coach Paulo Fonseca had voiced his frustrations with Endrick during a press conference.
He acknowledged that the young forward might be feeling fatigued from consecutive matches, but emphasized the need for him to be more impactful on the field.
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“I am not satisfied with Endrick’s performance. He was tired from traveling with the Brazilian national team. Still, I expect more from him; we need him at his best,” he stated.
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