In the early hours of March 13th, Endrick took the full force of a dangerous tackle as Lyon drew 1-1 with Celta Vigo away from home in the first leg of the Europa League round of 16.
Endrick was brought down by a brutal tackle.
After scoring the equalizer, Endrick received a very dangerous tackle from two Celta Vigo players. Many fans believed the incident was an attempt to injure him. However, the referee only issued a yellow card to the opposing players, causing considerable outrage among supporters.
"How did he survive?", "If it were Neymar, he'd probably need 8 months to recover", "Luckily Endrick is as strong as a bull", "He has to endure at least 2 criminal tackles per game. Luckily, Endrick's physique is extremely strong"... these are the common reactions of fans on social media.
At the Abanca-Balaidos stadium, Celta Vigo took the lead, but Endrick shone to help Lyon leave Spain with a valuable 1-1 draw. This result gives the French side a certain advantage going into the second leg at the Groupama Stadium next week.
After 11 appearances for Lyon this season, the 19-year-old striker has been directly involved in 10 goals, scoring 6 and providing 4 assists. Endrick has been experiencing a brief dip in form over the past month. Therefore, his goal against Celta Vigo promises to help him regain his confidence.
Lyon faces a crucial stage of the season. The Europa League presents the team's biggest chance to end a 14-year trophy drought. For Endrick, all eyes are on his every move before the 2026 World Cup begins.