Endrick spoke about his backup role at the World Cup and his relationship with Ancelotti

Brazil national team's 19-year-old star prospect Endrick made important statements at a press conference regarding his role at the World Cup and his relationship with head coach Carlo Ancelotti. The young forward, who has so far experienced the tournament mostly from the substitute bench, stated that although he enters matches late and gets short minutes, he shows full submission to Ancelotti's playmaking strategies. Before the critical qualifier match against Norway to be played on Sunday according to Turkey time, he emphasized that he is mentally very strong and at peace despite the time limitations. Expressing that despite his young age he feels like an important part of the team and matured with what he learned from this process, he stated that there was no harm in waiting on the bench for his leader.

It is seen that the relationship with head coach Carlo Ancelotti deeply affects the young player's views and shapes his perspective on the situation. Endrick said that the Italian coach, with whom he also works at Real Madrid, always kept individual preferences behind the team's general success and therefore did not hesitate to make tough decisions. Stating that Ancelotti acted not just for him but for the general good of the team and that he fully supports this philosophy, he conveyed that he never hesitated in his coach's decisions. The young forward added to his words that he almost accepted his head coach's decisions like a divine fate and that this trust gave him great peace of mind.

Despite the increasing criticisms due to the scarcity of minutes spent on the field and the fans wanting more time, the young player stated that he overcame the situation by "sleeping like a baby" and maintained his mental integrity. Emphasizing that his faith and inner peace were stronger than sporting uncertainties, he explained that the prayers he makes every night before going to bed and his faith give him serenity. Endrick proved how psychologically resilient he is by saying, "The most important thing is what I do; talk to God and trust that everything will happen at the right time." This approach shows that he displays a mature mindset in coping with the pressures experienced at a major tournament at a young age.

Stating that having the opportunity to work with Carreiro in the past at Real Madrid in Spain facilitated his current adaptation and made him familiar with the working style, he admitted that starting his European career with such a coach was a great chance. He recalled that he got similar playing time in his first season, his coach advised him to be patient, and his self-confidence never broke. Citing Gabriel Martinelli's goal scored after coming on as a substitute in the last match as an example of Ancelotti's game management, he offered proof that the substitute bench can be beneficial and the strategy can work correctly.

In conclusion, Endrick said that being selected for a World Cup squad at the age of 19 is a tremendous achievement in itself and a very important milestone in his career, so there is no place for complaint or unease. Emphasizing that the squad consists of 26 players and everyone is waiting for their chance, he stated that he is ready to make the best use of this chance. Displaying a stance proving that he sees his place in the team and the national jersey as a privilege and is prepared not only physically but also mentally and aware of his responsibilities during the match, the young star is expected to reflect this positive and calm mood to the team ahead of the match Brazil will play against Norway.