Ancelotti Sparks Controversy Due to Endrick

Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach of the Brazilian national team, became a focal point of widespread discussion on social media during the 2026 World Cup due to the limited playing time he gave to the young forward Endrick, despite their close relationship since their time together at Real Madrid.

The Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo" pointed out that Ancelotti is one of the coaches most familiar with Endrick, having overseen his training during his first season with Real Madrid, before later including him in the Brazilian national team. This came after months during which his participation in the World Cup was in doubt due to his frequent sitting on the bench with the royal club.

Despite the extensive knowledge of the 19-year-old player's potential, the Italian coach has not given him many opportunities during the tournament so far, which has surprised a large number of followers and fans.

Endrick did not participate in the first match against Morocco, but he came on as a substitute in the 64th minute during the match against Haiti, when Brazil was leading by three goals to nil, which raised questions about his role in the team during the tournament.

The Spanish newspaper explained that this matter has turned into a subject of satire on social media platforms, where a widely circulated satirical clip exaggerates the reasons why Ancelotti refrains from relying on Endrick. It shows the Italian coach doing everything possible to avoid involving the player in matches.

Meanwhile, Endrick continues to train and prepare with the Brazilian national team, amid expectations that he will get more playing time during the final group stage match against Scotland, with the possibility of being included in the starting lineup.