Carlo Ancelotti insists Endrick is "going to be important in this World Cup" for Brazil, despite not featuring in their opening game.
Endrick was an unused substitute as Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco, with Igor Thiago starting the fixture before being replaced by Matheus Cunha.
Although Endrick did not score in his six appearances during World Cup qualifying, he netted the winner against Egypt in Brazil's final warm-up game before their opener against Morocco.
The 19-year-old has scored four goals in 17 appearances for the Selecao, and ahead of their second group game against Haiti, Ancelotti has urged calm around the teenager's minutes.
"I'll put Endrick in at the right time. We have to wait a little. He's going to be important in this World Cup," said Ancelotti.
"Matheus Cunha is more of a link-up player, he has more attacking midfielder quality than a target man, which is what Igor Thiago has. He's a target man in the box, strong in duels, very aggressive in winning the ball back.
"Endrick is neither one nor the other. Endrick is something else. For me, personally, Endrick is an extraordinary talent. Brazil will take advantage of his qualities in this World Cup and also in the next one.
"He is patient, not in a hurry, and very mature for his age. That's a very important aspect. His family, who are close to him, is also very patient. That's important for a young person."
Brazil and Haiti will meet at the World Cup for the first time. Their three previous encounters all produced a Brazil victory, with the Selecao scoring 17 goals and conceding only one.
This match will feature the largest gap between two teams in terms of FIFA World Ranking in this year’s group stages, with 78 places separating Brazil (6th) and Haiti (84th).
However, Brazil will once again be without Neymar, who will not even travel with the squad to Philadelphia as he nurses a calf injury.
Tomckmtyz
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Neymar is injured and on the team - fkn eediat Ancellotti Endrick does not start but Thiago does - fkn eediat Ancellotti
Thiago scored more goals more this season so based on form thiago is more in form
nauikmosy
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Neymar is injured and on the team - fkn eediat Ancellotti Endrick does not start but Thiago does - fkn eediat Ancellotti
At this moment enrick is more useful than Neymar. 🌚
kolonegooner
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Neymar is injured and on the team - fkn eediat Ancellotti Endrick does not start but Thiago does - fkn eediat Ancellotti
kolonegooner
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You should have signed a water boy....Carlos, why do you not like this kid?? At RM, you used him as water boy, NOW you have signed for Brasil AND you STILL need him as water boy ... what kinda water he bring?? 🤔🤩
Tihekmstu
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He’s says this and then doesn’t play him.
vumaeinpy
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Ancelloti you are very stupid, why did you waste time in Neymar instead of Pedro
sym and leave the coach b boy
LINJAyoutube44
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but you said rafinha deserved second spot after dembele and not yamal now suddenly you remembered rafinha is not talented and it's not about numbers, which one do you guys really stand for ,talent or numbers
when did i said raphinha deserved the second? both raphinha and dembele dont deserve to win the bl,ondor the bl,ondor should have been given to the best player not for the one who won most trophies or scored the most
Suarezzy
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i am talking about quality not numbers , endrick is more talented than raphinha , and when does raphinha become better than lamine ? no one is better than lamine
but you said rafinha deserved second spot after dembele and not yamal now suddenly you remembered rafinha is not talented and it's not about numbers, which one do you guys really stand for ,talent or numbers
Hikcdeiot
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useless coach
Hikcdeiot
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Never Joao Pedro is far better
Kuuadkloru
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Hes trying too look for excuses for him not to play him let the kid play he was a target man at lyon and still did good better than your target man that is starting currently
zeaaestyz
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Anceloti grow up, Let him play
LINJAyoutube44
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how is endrik better than rafinha, same rafinha that was better than lamal right ?
i am talking about quality not numbers , endrick is more talented than raphinha , and when does raphinha become better than lamine ? no one is better than lamine
vomabklnou
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why neymar junior not in first eleven squad😪
Hey Neymar is like Ronaldo he is finished come on guys
vomabklnou
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Ancelloti you are very stupid, why did you waste time in Neymar instead of Pedro
Suarezzy
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then let him f*cking play i am barce fan but this guy is better than raphinhs , cunha, thiago,pacqueta and all so let him get his chance
how is endrik better than rafinha, same rafinha that was better than lamal right ?
kofikudoli
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Always saying this but leaving him on the bench. From Madrid to Brazil, you've been benching him!!
zescdeopu
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y did you take to the world cup leaving jao Pedro Pedro decides goals at any tym as compared to all ur strikers
Jiscdemt
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why neymar junior not in first eleven squad😪
becaeklpst
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he as to start over raphinia or this Jesus he did nothing last game
sutademosz
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Cleaning the bench??, I don’t know what’s wrong with him let the kid play a little don’t kill his confidence before the season starts
LINJAyoutube44
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then let him f*cking play i am barce fan but this guy is better than raphinhs , cunha, thiago,pacqueta and all so let him get his chance