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Lyon Coach Fonseca Demands More From Teenage Forward Endrick as Goals Dry Up

Paulo Fonseca said the 19-year-old forward has six goals in 15 games but must do more as Lyon manage a nine-game winless run.

  • Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca publicly demanded more from Endrick on Friday, stating he is unsatisfied with the 19-year-old forward's recent form following his return from international duty with Brazil.
  • Endrick's performance has faded during Lyon's winless nine-game streak despite a strong start after joining on a six-month loan from Real Madrid. The teenager has scored six goals in 15 games overall.
  • While struggling at Lyon, Endrick made a strong impact for Brazil last week, winning a penalty and setting up a goal in a 3-1 win over Croatia in Orlando, Florida. He cited fatigue from the journey.
  • Goals have dried up for Lyon, which has scored only three times in the past six matches, leaving the sixth-placed team two points behind Lille in the Champions League qualification race.
  • Lyon aims to break its winless streak during Sunday's home match against Lorient. The squad must improve attacking efficiency to maintain pressure on Lille for a top-three finish.
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Lyon coach Fonseca demands more from teenage forward Endrick as goals dry up

Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca is unhappy with Endrick’s form and is demanding more from the teenage Brazil forward.

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The Olympian of Lyon goes through a particularly delicate moment. After its elimination in the eighth of the finals of the Europa League at the hands of the Celta, its fall in the Cup of France and that in league the team already totals six consecutive days without knowing the victory. The streak that passes through the whole of Lyons is critical. In this context, the low performance of Endrick has become in the center of attention because it co…

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Paulo Fonseca publicly criticizes the insufficient performance of Endrick in the Olympique Lyonnais. The club is going through a deep crisis with 9 consecutive matches without any victory. The Portuguese technician points to tactical and physical deficiencies in the young Brazilian attacker. The Olympique Lyonnais is currently going through an extremely difficult sporting period. The club has undergone rapid eliminations in the Europa League as …

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April 10, 2026 ✅ Spain. Paulo shared his thoughts on the young striker: Lyon head coach Paulo Fonseca is extremely dissatisfied with the performance of his young striker, Hendrick. I'm not happy with his performance. He told me... ᐉ football news ⚽ on UA-Football

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Friday, April 10, 2026.
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