06/23/2024 8:19 p.m.
Brazil already has a confirmed team for its debut in the Copa América, this Monday from 10 p.m. against Gustavo Alfaro’s Costa Rica. Endrick, the great Brazilian gem, was left out of Dorival Júnior’s first XI, who will come out with an offensive trident made up of Raphinha, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr.
“We started using some of the other players, starting from the base and doing the initial two games, which were important to see how the players fit in. The training sessions were fundamental so that we could try more names,” said the coach.
In addition, Dorival assured that he will make modifications in each presentation: “In each match, due to the need to be at 100%, a change will occur. It is a demanding tournament.”
The Brazilian team for the debut at SoFi Stadium will be with: Alisson; Danilo, Éder Militao, Marquinhos, Guilherme Arana; Bruno Guimaraes, Joao Gomes, Lucas Paquetá; Raphinha, Rodrygo and Vini Jr. Earlier in Group D, Paraguay and Colombia will collide.
Vini Jr. in Brazil practice (AP).
Why doesn’t Endrick play?
Endrick, the 17-year-old gem, had just scored three goals in the warm-up friendlies and was asking for a lead in the team, but Dorival asked for “a little peace to find our natural path. I have always worked with the youth categories. I have a structure enough to understand the ideal moment to use the players. There are many players who have worked hard for us to achieve good results. This is all a matter of time. You understand what you have to do to become part of this team. with interesting attributes.
Endrick and coach Dorival in Brazil practice.
He also added: “We want to see everyone together always. Without balance on the field, we must take a step back. He is very conscious and very calm. Sometimes he is the player who enters first in all the games. Everything should be done calmly and naturally. It has excellent capacity. Before long he will be one of the great up-and-coming players we are seeing.”
