A new disavowal. A little over a week ago, Endrick (18) experienced a funny evening. Placed on the bench at the kick -off of the meeting between Atlético de Madrid, Real Madrid in 1/8th final return from the Champions League, the Brazilian entered 5 minutes at the end of the match to try to force the decision. But ultimately, the Madrids did not manage to equalize while the score was 1-0 (1-1 with cumulative scores). The Merengues therefore had to go to the penalty shootout. When designating the shooters, Carlo Ancelotti turned to Endrick.
He must do with club competition and selection
But the International Auriverde did not seem to be in the best dispositions to strike the goal and beat Jan Oblak. The Mister, who felt his player fail, preferred to opt for a more experienced element. It was therefore Antonio Rüdiger, defender of trade, who took responsibility, he who also scored the shooting of the qualification. After the meeting, Ancelotti returned to his choice. “We hesitated between Endrick and Rüdiger. I saw Endrick's face and we said: 'Better Rudiger'. “ A terrible admission from the coach about his player, who missed an opportunity to shine.
This scene has also been talked about in his native country, where we do not always understand why Endick has so little playing time. This season, it was used on 28 times all competitions, but only 4 times as a holder. It should be noted that he was also 19 times on the Merengue bench without entering into play. Regarding his statistics, he is 6 goals (0 assist). The Brazilian must take his pain in patience and be satisfied with the crumbs left by the team's superstars, namely Kylian Mbappé and his two compatriots Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo.
A future in Madrid
All this also impacts its progress in the national team, since it had not been initially summoned by Dorival Junior for the Rally of March where the Seleção will face Colombia (March 21) and Argentina (March 24) during two meetings counting for qualifications at the 2026 World Cup. But the Package of Neymar Jr changed the situation. Recalled to replace it, Endrick (13 selections, 3 goals), which was absent from the last two lists and who had experienced it as a “cold shower” according to AShopes to take advantage of his return to the country and with Canadarha to find playing time and smile.
Especially since his goal is to participate in the 2026 World Cup. For this, he will have to shine in selection but also in club. He hopes to have the opportunity to do so in the coming months and next season. A season that the native of Taguatingu will spend in Madrid. Despite rumors concerning his possible lending departure this summer, ASwho contacted those around him, says this Thursday that the player is very satisfied with the progress of his first season in Casa Blanca. He knows that he has a lot to prove and that he must deal with a hell of a competition. He has no bitterness at the moment and does not want to hear about a departure this summer 2025. Confident in the future, Endrick wants the 2025-26 season to be synonymous with success in club as with Brazil.
