Endrick, the solution in attack for Brazil?

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Aliou Toundé

News Editor

06.06.26 FT Friendly International

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At 19, Endrick continues to shake up Brazil’s attacking hierarchy. After scoring the winning goal against Egypt in the last warm-up match, the young talent is proving that he’s one of the most in-form strikers in the squad.

While Matheus Cunha’s performances in the yellow and green have yet to convince, and Igor Thiago still hasn’t hit his stride, Endrick is emerging as an increasingly credible option to lead the Brazilian frontline. His impact coming off the bench has been impressive, but his recent outings raise a legitimate question: does he now deserve a spot in the starting eleven?

The big question now: will Carlo Ancelotti trust Endrick from the opening whistle, or will he continue to use him as a super-sub, capable of turning a match on its head off the bench?

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