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'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.

Enzo Maresca fires Estevao Willian warning as Chelsea fans clamour to see £29m wonderkid in starting lineup

Enzo Maresca fired a warning to Estevao Willian as Chelsea fans clamour to see the £29 million ($39m) wonderkid start matches. The 18-year-old Brazilian made his competitive debut for the club in Sunday’s 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace and earned praise for his impressive cameo from the right-wing. However, Maresca, while acknowledging the teenager’s promise, is resisting the temptation to rush him.

'He is going to be fantastic' – Estevao Willian earmarked for 'important' Chelsea role by Enzo Maresca after dazzling Premier League debut vs Crystal Palace

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca heaped praise on new signing Estevao Willian after the Brazilian sensation showed promise on his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Maresca brought on Estevao in the 54th minute for fellow new signing Jamie Gittens, and the Selecao star impressed the crowd at Stamford Bridge with his pace and trickery.