Ancelotti backs Endrick's progress: “He'll be Brazil's future” | OneFootball

Coach Carlo Ancelotti is focusing on Endrick’s development, the former Palmeiras forward regarded as one of the biggest prospects in Brazilian football today. The manager commented on the player’s positional change since arriving at Lyon, where he has gone from a center forward to a kind of winger.

“It’s an interesting topic, because I knew him as a central striker. Now he’s playing more out wide, and he’s doing well there too. It’s a position that requires more defensive work, and because of his age and the condition he has, he can do it. We are focusing on his development, and he’s doing very well,” Ancelotti said.

The Italian worked with Endrick at Real Madrid. At the time, the forward arrived in Europe as a No. 9. Today, he has greater versatility and has stood out at Lyon, the club to which he is on loan until the end of the European season, in mid-June.

Ancelotti praised Endrick’s talent and described him as part of the future of the Brazilian National Team. The coach believes in the 18-year-old’s potential and wants to be part of the youngster’s development process.

“Endrick, like many others, will be the future of the National Team, without a doubt. We have very interesting young players for the future. Some are here, like Endrick, Rayan and others who may not seem that young, like Igor Thiago and Wesley, who played well against France. The future of the National Team is well covered,” the manager concluded.

The forward made his debut for the Brazilian National Team in November 2023, when he received his first call-up from former coach Fernando Diniz. He has made 14 appearances and scored three goals for the Seleção.

Called up by Ancelotti for these FIFA date friendlies, Endrick could get minutes against Croatia after remaining on the bench in the loss to France. Kickoff is this Tuesday at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, United States.

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