Endrick is Europe's unluckiest striker - and it's good news for Arsenal

Endrick is Europe's unluckiest striker - here's why this is good news for Arsenal Make us your Google favourite Real Madrid striker Endrick has arrived at a career crossroads, and Arsenal will be keenly awaiting his decision. The Brazil international has had a disappointing European career to date. Signed by Real Madrid to be world football's next great striker, Endrick has struggled to live up to the hype. Remarkably, despite having 40 Real Madrid appearances under his belt, the 20-year-old has yet to crack the 1,000-minute mark for the Spanish giants. To say that he has been a peripheral figure would be an understatement. Endrick spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon, but it was a mixed spell. He had some brilliant performances at times, but he also went missing a lot. At one point, he did not score a Ligue 1 goal in more than two months. The appointment of Jose Mourinho as Real Madrid's new manager was supposed to offer Endrick a shot at redemption. The Portuguese made it clear that he would be counting on the youngster, but the situation looks different now. It's Groundhog Day for Endrick Last term, Endrick struggled for minutes under Xabi Alonso because he missed most of pre-season with an injury. This forced him to play catch-up once the campaign started, but he had already slipped below Gonzalo Garcia in the pecking order, so he was fighting a losing battle. He is now at serious risk of suffering a repeat of this nightmare scenario. Yet again, Endrick is injured at a crucial moment. Real Madrid have signed Carlos Espi from Levante, and the towering forward has hit the ground running. While Endrick has been absent, the 21-year-old has impressed. He spared Real Madrid's blushes against Espanyol on opening day with a late winner and is quickly becoming Mourinho's preferred backup to Kylian Mbappe. writes that Endrick's latest injury has brought his career "to a screeching halt." The young Brazilian is once again in danger of having to play catch-up with the new teacher's pet. For now, his situation remains unchanged. Real Madrid are still planning to keep Endrick around, but what if he realises that he will once again struggle for playing time? Suitors are certainly following the situation with a keen interest. Arsenal reportedly made an approach for the Brazilian earlier this week, while Liverpool also asked for information recently. With the Gunners' pursuit of Julian Alvarez still at an impasse, they will surely be keeping a particularly close eye on Endrick. The 20-year-old is expected to miss today's game with Malaga. If Espi again does the business for Real Madrid and it becomes apparent that Endrick may be surplus to requirements, a late-window opportunity could emerge for Arsenal.