
'He didn't play as well as he could' – Endrick's progression stalled at Real Madrid due to presence of Vinicius Junior & Rodrygo, admits Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti admits that Endrick’s development at Real Madrid stalled due to the presence of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, with the Italian tactician having to decide whether the teenage forward is deserving of a place in his Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup. Spots in that selection remain up for grabs less than a year out from the tournament itself.