The Angels-.Brazil debuts in the Copa América this Monday the 24th against Costa Rica, but Endrick will have to wait a little longer to be in the Canarinha starting eleven in an official match. The new Real Madrid player is only 17 years old and the Brazilian coach, Dorival Juniorconsider that He is not yet ready enough to be among the 11 footballers who will star in the Brazilian debut in the continental tournament.
“there have to be more patience so that he finds his way naturally. “Everything is a matter of time and a change in the player’s own behavior,” said Dorival in the press conference prior to the clash. “He already knows what he has to do to be a starter from now on in this team. Maybe it won’t be long, because he is an extremely skilled player, with interesting attributes,” he continued.
A couple of days before the Brazilian coach announced his replacement, Endrick had claimed to be prepared for anythingeven to simply encourage his companions if that is the mission that Dorival reserves for him.
Many expected the young pearl of Real Madrid to be in the starting eleven against Costa Rica, after the good performance he offered in the friendly matches. To his credit, there are already three goals against important rivals such as Spain, England and Mexico.
Similar situation at Real Madrid
But, as will happen on the white team, Endrick competes for a position with established players, with experience in international tournaments and with great weight in the team. Two of them, Vinícius and Rodrygo, will be his teammates at Real Madrid. The other, Raphinha, his rival at Barcelona, if the Brazilian does not change his scene. The three are those chosen by Dorival to form the Brazilian attack on Monday the 24th against the Ticos.
“As fans, we always want to see everyone together. But without balance on the field, we have to take a step back,” the Brazilian coach reasoned his decision. “He is very aware and is very calm. He knows that it has been very important”.
But, like every young person, he has to go through stages and accept his role, which will not always be the protagonist, even though he wears the 9 of Brazil and everyone expects great things from him. Dorival, who is used to working with young players, knows that the same people who are now calling for Endrick’s presence in the starting eleven may criticize it tomorrow, if the young Real Madrid forward is not able to live up to expectations.
“I’m in a hurry to get him out on the field, but I think there has to be a balance. The same people who ask, and I understand they ask, may begin to question your input. “That’s what I don’t want to happen,” said the Brazilian coach.
“Endrick has responded excellently and everything will happen naturally, without problems“Insisted Dorival. “He has excellent ability and in a short time he will be one of the great promises.”
It is already a promise and now it awaits confirmation.
