Brazil National Team: Dorival confirms Endrick as starter against Uruguay

This Friday, 5th, Dorival Junior gave his last press conference before the game against Uruguayvalid for the quarter-finals of the Copa America. With Vinicius Junior suspended, the coach did not create any suspense about the starting lineup and guaranteed that Endrick will have his first opportunity as a starter in the competition.

“I hope we can continue to find the way to score goals. Provide the attackers with the opportunity to attack the opponent’s last line. We lost an important player, but we gained a player who has been emerging and looking for an opportunity. Who knows, maybe that will be Endrick’s moment.”said the coach of the Brazilian National Team.

With Vini absent, the person who should play on the left side of the attack is Rodrygowho had been playing more centrally in other games. In this way, Endrick assumes the center forward position and Little Raphinhaauthor of the only Brazilian goal against Colombiashould complete the attacking trio.

Speaking about the 17-year-old, Dorival Júnior does not see Endrick as a center forward by trade. “I think Endrick is not specifically a 9, who plays fixed, he prefers a pivot. He is a player who floats, moves. In fact, in my last teams I always had a center forward by origin, but I have to respect the characteristics of the players we call up”, stated.

After a good run before the Copa América, Endrick was embraced by the Brazilian fans, who clamored for this moment for him to start as a starter. The national team coach understands the anxiety, but once again preached calm. “Everything will happen calmly. That’s why I said, so we don’t rush into things with Endrick. At the right time, there would be a possibility.”he completed.