Endrick Shines at Lyon, Eyes World Cup Spot

Endrick has turned his season around after a slow start at Real Madrid, thanks to a loan move to Olympique Lyon in January.

He has registered seven goals and seven assists in 18 matches for Lyon, making him a favorite to join Carlo Ancelotti's squad for the World Cup.

Endrick recounted a night against Croatia in late March, when Ancelotti suggested he was a player for the future, not the present.

He came off the bench with 15 minutes remaining, earned a penalty, and assisted Brazil's third in a 3-1 victory, changing the conversation around his World Cup prospects.

Endrick has learned to filter out noise surrounding Brazilian football and his career, ignoring critics and focusing on playing football.

**"I no longer pay attention to what others say. When you take all that out of your life, things get easier,"** he said, adding that his relationship with criticism and social media was different when he first arrived in European football.

Endrick is eager to play in the World Cup, with Brazil's opener against Morocco on 13 June fast approaching.

**"My first desire is to play the World Cup. I need to be there. That's my first thought. Before thinking about the title, I need to do my job well at Lyon,"** he said, focused on securing his place in the squad.

With three Lyon matches remaining, Endrick knows exactly what is at stake, and he is determined to play well to secure his place in the World Cup squad.

He will do his best to help Brazil, and his dream is to play in the World Cup and make his country proud, as he continues to shine at Lyon and make a strong case for his inclusion in the World Cup squad.