Ancelotti calls for patience with Endrick: we have to wait a bit

Endrick was one of the topics in Carlo Ancelotti’s press conference this Thursday (18).

And the Brazil head coach indicated that the Real Madrid forward is unlikely to start in this Friday’s (19) crucial clash against Haiti.

At first, he avoided confirming what the lineup will be for the match against the Caribbean side.

“No, I’ll let the team know tomorrow (Friday). I don’t think this is the right time. That’s all. I have no problem announcing the lineup now. There are no secrets in football. But I prefer to tell the players first.”

The expectation is that Matheus Cunha and Danilo will start. And, according to ge, there is still a doubt between Paquetá and Danilo Santos.   

Ancelotti then went on to talk about the differences between the players he has available to lead the attack.

With particular emphasis on his comments about Endrick.

“Matheus Cunha is more of a link-up player, with more quality as a second striker than as a central reference point, which is what Igor Thiago is. He is strong, very aggressive. Endrick is neither one nor the other. Endrick is an extraordinary talent. Brazil will make the most of his qualities in this World Cup and the next one. He is patient, not in a hurry, and very mature for his age. These are important aspects. Having his family close to him, and their patience as well, are also important aspects.”

Asked directly about Endrick, he again called for patience. 

“I’ll put Endrick in at the right moment. We have to wait a little, he will be important.”

Brazil opened with a draw and needs to beat Haiti to put itself in a good position to fight for qualification in first or second place.

They will face the Caribbean side from 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. 

They will also already know the result of the match between Scotland (three points) and Morocco (one), who will face each other from 7 p.m. (Brasília time). 

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