Although during his time at Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti gave very few minutes to the young Endrick, now as coach of the Brazilian national team, he seems ready to give the young striker a chance to fight for a place in the Selecao for the 2026 World Cup.
Endrick is experiencing one of the most important moments of his career. After leaving the Merengue team to play in France, the striker has now been called up again by Carlo Ancelotti for the Brazil national team, a reunion that confirms the coach’s renewed confidence in Endrick.
The squad for the friendlies against France and Croatia, matches that will serve as a rehearsal for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
For Endrick, this call-up represents an opportunity to establish himself within the group and prove that his growth in Europe can translate into prominence in the green and yellow jersey.
Neymar left out of the list
One of the most striking points in Brazil’s squad was the absence of Neymar, who is still recovering his best physical condition.
Ancelotti explained that the decision does not respond to football issues, but strictly physical. The coach made it clear that his priority is to have players in optimal condition.
“If he arrives at the next World Cup at 100%, he can participate. Why is he not on this list now? Because he is not 100%,” explained the Italian coach when justifying the absence of the striker.
He also added that the coaching staff’s objective is to evaluate new players before defining the final list for the next World Cup.
Endrick’s growth in Ligue 1
Since his arrival at Olympique Lyon, Endrick has begun to build a new stage in his professional career. The young striker has found minutes and prominence in one of the most competitive leagues in Europe.
That performance has not gone unnoticed by Ancelotti, who is looking to renew the Brazilian attack with young players who can bring speed, energy and goals in the coming years.
Brazil squad announcement
Goalkeepers
- Alisson Becker (Liverpool)
- Bento Matheus Krepski (Al-Nassr)
- Ederson Moraes (Fenerbahce)
Defenders
- Alex Sandro (Flamengo)
- Bremer (Juventus)
- Danilo (Flamengo)
- Douglas Santos (Zenit)
- Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)
- Roger Ibanez (Al-Ahli)
- Leo Pereira (Flamengo)
- Marquinhos (PSG)
- Wesley Franca (Roma)
Midfielders
- Andrey Santos (Chelsea)
- Casemiro (Manchester United)
- Danilo Barbosa (Botafogo)
- Fabinho (Al-Ittihad)
- Gabriel Sara (Galatasaray)
Forwards
- Endrick (Lyon)
- Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)
- Igor Thiago (Brentford)
- João Pedro (Chelsea)
- Luiz Henrique (Zenit)
- Matheus Cunha (Manchester United)
- Raphinha (Barcelona)
- Rayan Vitor Simplicio Rocha (Bournemouth)
- Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)
For now, Neymar has been left out, although the recent injury to Rodrygo Goes could open the opportunity for Ney to sneak into Carlo Ancelotti’s final list.
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