Carlo Ancelotti has a message for anyone wondering why Endrick didn’t get off the bench in Brazil’s World Cup opener: relax.
The Brazil manager addressed reporters after the Seleção’s 1-1 draw against Morocco, making clear that the young Real Madrid forward needs time to develop, not pressure to perform on the biggest stage right now. Endrick went the full 90 minutes as an unused substitute, and Ancelotti was unapologetic about it.
The coach’s careful calculus
Ancelotti’s post-match comments centered on a single theme: patience. “We need to be patient with Endrick,” he said, framing the teenager’s absence from the pitch as a deliberate developmental choice rather than a snub.
Ancelotti positioned the forward as someone who will be important for Brazil not just in this tournament cycle but in the next one as well, specifically referencing the 2030 World Cup.
