Enderick takes over Real Madrid s new No. 9, 21-year-old super nova renews its contract for 5 years, who can assist Mbappe is the key

On August 9, Real Madrid officially announced the jersey number of the new player. After Modric left the team and Mbappe changed the jersey number to No. 10, Real Madrid's No. 9 jersey was vacant. Among the newly announced jersey numbers, Enderick, who officially joined Real Madrid last year, became the team's new No. 9, while Gonzalo, who was previously predicted to get Real Madrid No. 9 jersey, changed to wear No. 16 jersey. Although the jersey number cannot represent everything, Real Madrid's arrangement for the No. 9 jersey can still see some of the team's ideas.

First of all, Enderick's No. 9 jersey from Real Madrid means that the players will likely stay in the team this summer window. After joining Real Madrid last season, due to the fierce competition in the frontcourt, although Enderick has gained a lot of playing time, most of the 37 games are on the bench. In addition to the 4 starts of the King's Cup, there are only 4 starts in the league and the Champions League, scoring 7 goals and giving 1 assist. The overall performance is relatively average, and there are also news of leaving the team this summer window. However, after getting the new number, it is highly likely that he will choose to stay in the team.

Secondly, Gonzalo will be promoted to the first team in the new season. Last season, he scored 25 goals in Castia Gonzalo performed very well, broke the season goal record, and obtained a stable playing time in the Club World Cup. In this year's Club World Cup, Gonzalo scored 4 goals and gave 1 assist in 6 games, and performed very well and was selected as the top scorer of the Club World Cup. Now that Real Madrid has officially announced a five-year contract renewal with the players, the next period will be the key to determining whether he can stay in Real Madrid.

Last point, Real Madrid still has not signed a center on the front line in the new season. Alonso needs to rely on the existing lineup configuration to deal with the new season. Enderick and Gonzalo are both young players, and whether the two can shoulder the heavy responsibility will be the key. Moreover, 19-year-old Enderick and 21-year-old Gonzalo are in a competitive relationship. If Real Madrid sends Rodrigo away in the frontcourt, they will most likely choose Vinicius and Mbappe's double striker. Neither Nderick and Gonzalo's playing time will be too stable, and they need to prove their abilities in a limited time.

As for how to compete, it depends on who can perform more stably and who is more in line with the team's tactical needs. There is a clear difference in the technical characteristics of Enderick and Gonzalo. The 19-year-old Brazilian shooter is more suitable as a finisher. He has good running position and shooting ability in the frontcourt, but he still lacks in support and passing. Gonzalo is relatively more comprehensive and can play the role of Green Leaf well. If he can become the "green Leaf" around Mbappe and Vinicius, his future will be limitless.