Many questioned whether teenager Endrick could fit in with Real Madrid's main squad or if it would be better to send him out on loan or to the "B" team to gain experience.

Endrick Felipe continues to make waves in his first few months at Real Madrid.The 18-year-old is being tipped for a major role at Los Blancos in the coming months despite the defending La Liga and

On young teammate Endrick 's goal, Valverde laughed: "If Endrick had not scored that goal, I think I would have grabbed him in the dressing room and spoken to him, but he ended up showing that hunger that he has and that desire to succeed in this club.