Carlo Ancelotti has made it clear that Endrick will be one of the players to watch as the Brazil National Team enters a period of renewal. The Italian coach publicly backed the Real Madrid forward after announcing his squad for the upcoming friendlies against Australia and India.
Ancelotti Says Endrick Is Very Important for the Brazil National Team
Carlo Ancelotti highlighted Endrick as one of Brazil’s most promising players heading toward the 2030 World Cup and said the Real Madrid forward will have an important role during the national team’s new cycle.
“I think Endrick will be an important player for the future of the national team,” Ancelotti said during the press conference in which he unveiled his 26-player squad.
Brazil is beginning a new chapter after being eliminated by Norway in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, with the focus now on building a national team capable of competing for the title in 2030.
Ancelotti Trusts Brazil’s New Generation of Forwards
One area that is not a major concern for the coach is the attack. Ancelotti explained that he evaluated several options at center forward over the past year but believes Brazil now has a young group with enough quality to take on bigger roles.
Among those players is Endrick, although he also highlighted the competition provided by Rayan, the Bournemouth forward. Both played at the World Cup and have once again been called up for Brazil’s first matches following the tournament.
“We have a couple of very strong young players, and we have to continue following their development,” the coach explained.
In addition to Endrick and Rayan, the squad includes Raphinha, Vinícius Junior, Estêvão, João Pedro of Chelsea, as well as Pedro and Samuel Lino, both from Flamengo.
Endrick Looks for a Bigger Role With Brazil
Ancelotti’s backing comes after Endrick’s first World Cup with the senior national team. The forward competed in the tournament at 19 years old and appeared in four matches, although he did not start any of them.
The striker played a total of 110 minutes and finished the tournament without a goal or an assist. However, his youth and potential have kept the Brazilian coaching staff’s confidence firmly intact.
While Brazil appears to have plenty of attacking options, Ancelotti acknowledged that he is still searching for answers in midfield, an area where he believes no player has consistently stood out in recent months.
The rebuilding process has already begun, with eight players who had never previously been called up to the senior national team included in the latest squad. In that process, Endrick already has an advantage: he knows the demands of a World Cup and has Ancelotti’s confidence to become an important part of Brazil’s road to 2030.
