Courtois Compares Endrick to Hazard, Urges Calm
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has offered words of encouragement to young forward Endrick following a challenging El Clasico debut. The Brazilian struggled as Real Madrid fell 2-1 to Barcelona in their pre-season friendly.
Courtois, speaking after the match, drew comparisons between Endrick and former teammate Eden Hazard, highlighting the youngster’s physicality and powerful shot.
However, the Belgian keeper also emphasized the need for Endrick to relax and find his rhythm.
“He’s got incredible strength in his legs, much like Eden Hazard when I first met him at Chelsea,” Courtois said. “He can take a real hit and still get up. His shots are powerful too. But I think he needs to calm down a bit. Maybe he was a little nervous. He’ll only get better with time.”