Endrick Snubbed by Ancelotti in Brazil's Draw

Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti faced backlash for leaving Endrick on the bench during the 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday.

The 19-year-old Endrick had a promising season with Lyon in Ligue 1, scoring five goals and providing seven assists in 16 appearances.

Endrick's omission from the starting lineup was surprising, given his impressive performance with Lyon.

Brazil opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco in New York.

Ismael Saobari scored for Morocco after 21 minutes, and Vinicius Jr. equalized 10 minutes later.

Endrick's snub has raised concerns among fans that he may struggle to break into the Brazil national team, just like he did with Real Madrid under Ancelotti in 2024-25.

Ancelotti refused to comment on individual players, saying he would only discuss the team's collective performance.

Endrick's fans took to social media to express their disappointment, with one supporter saying "Endrick wins them that game" and another adding "Endrick deserves more than silence".

The criticism of Ancelotti's decision is likely to continue, with many believing that Endrick could have made a difference in the game.

Endrick's stats with Lyon are impressive, and his omission from the starting lineup has sparked a debate about his role in the Brazil national team.

The 2026 World Cup is still in its early stages, and Endrick will be hoping to get more playing time in the upcoming fixtures.

But for now, the focus is on Ancelotti's decision to leave him on the bench, and whether it was the right call.

The Brazil coach has a tough job ahead of him, balancing the needs of individual players with the team's overall performance.

And Endrick's fans will be watching closely to see how he is used in the rest of the tournament.

So far, the 19-year-old has not had the chance to make an impact, but he will be hoping to change that soon.