Endrick’s hat trick in a 5-2 win at Metz in Ligue 1 on Sunday showed just how shrewd Lyon was to get him on loan from Real Madrid.
The 19-year old Brazil forward, who is widely touted as a future superstar but had struggled for game time in Madrid, has now scored four goals and added an assist in just three games since joining until the end of the season.
Endrick neatly flicked in a cross from captain Corentin Tolisso with his trusted left foot in the 11th minute, then added his second in first-half stoppage time.
After being sent through down the right by Tyler Morton, he cut inside and controlled the ball with both feet before coolly gliding it under goalkeeper Jonathan Fischer, who lay on the ground…