Brazilian wonderkid Endrick is going through a rough patch, both with Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team. After a promising debut, where he scored in his first few games for the Selecao, expectations were sky-high. However, his recent performances have been disappointing, and his impact on the team has been almost non-existent, both in the Copa América and the South American qualifiers. In the last game against Chile, he only played for 15 minutes, which clearly shows that coach Dorival Júnior doesn’t have much confidence in him right now.

Back in Brazil, there's growing debate about his role in the national team. Some experts and fans think Endrick deserves more chances as a starter since they see him as a player who can really connect with the fans. However, Dorival Júnior has been giving more playing time to Igor Jesus, who’s been delivering with goals and solid performances, while Endrick still hasn’t shown his full potential. The stats aren’t on his side either: in eight official games for Brazil, he hasn’t scored or assisted, and he’s only managed one shot on target.

Things aren’t much better at Real Madrid. Even though Carlo Ancelotti has given him some minutes, Endrick hasn’t been able to establish himself as the goal scorer people were expecting. His appearances have been brief and unproductive, raising questions about whether he’s adapting well to European football. The pressure on the young forward is huge, but so far, he hasn’t lived up to expectations, either with the club or the national team.

Despite his undeniable talent, Endrick seems stuck at a crucial point in his career. The lack of trust from his coaches, combined with his lack of effectiveness on the pitch, has caused his star, which shone so brightly at the start, to dim for the time being. Only time will tell if this is just a bump in the road or if Endrick will bounce back and regain the confidence and spotlight he once promised.

In Brazil, many still believe the young attacker will find his form again and become the striker the national team has been searching for. However, with each game that passes where he fails to make an impact, the doubts about whether he’s truly ready to be the star everyone hopes for keep growing.