Carlo Ancelotti addressed questions about Endrick's absence from Brazil's starting lineup in their 1-1 World Cup draw with Morocco. The 19-year-old was named in the squad but did not feature on the field.
'I see all the comments. It was the first game, there was plenty of competition, that's normal. Endrick didn't start, but there are 15 others who also didn't start,' Ancelotti said in response to criticism over the young striker's omission.
The manager's comments suggest Endrick may have a limited role as Brazil progresses through the group stage, with upcoming matches against Haiti (June 20) and Scotland (June 25) likely to continue squad rotation.
Endrick's restricted involvement affects his value in World Cup fantasy selections and player performance-based betting markets, with limited playing time reducing his influence on Brazil's match outcomes and scorelines.
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