“Endrick will not start against Spain”

Dorival Juniorselector Brazilrevealed in the press conference before the friendly match Spain this Tuesday at Santiago Bernabeu (9:30 pm) that Endrickwhich will join the real Madrid Next season, he won’t be a starter, but he’s “sure” he’ll “have a good career.”

“Endrick will not be a starter. It will have its moment. “I’m sure he will bring a lot of joy to Real Madrid.” he commented. “What makes him special is his ability to finish, trying plays that few would try, he’s an aggressive player… TWe have to go with him step by step and let him naturally make his way.l, don’t have too many expectations. He is in the first steps of his sports career. He will definitely have a good career if he continues on this path,” he added.

Furthermore, he spoke about Rodrygo Goes, Real Madrid footballer and important for the coach on the stage that started on Saturday as Brazil coach. “I am asking Rodrygo for freedom. It’s anything but a ‘9’. “He did well against England, because it’s the same function he has at Real Madrid,” he said.

Dorival Júnior isn’t worried about Rodrygo’s lack of goalswho has scored just two goals in his last 15 starts for Real Madrid. “When you find regularity you will have greater growth, you have to help him find all of them. It has great capabilities. A lot depends on the player, but Rodrygo has many qualities. There are players his age who have never taken that step in their career, I am convinced that Rodrygo will do it,” he said.

He also appreciates the first months of Brazilian Vitor Roque, 19, at FC Barcelona, not much fame. “He is in a moment of adaptation, like Vinicius and Rodrygo. And it cannot be rushed. We have to see his evolution until he reaches the 2026 World Cup, we have to accompany him and not harass him,” he analyzed.

Dorival Júnior assured that it is “too early to know” whether Neymar, who has seriously injured his knee, will be able to play in the Copa América. “He was in Brazil last week. He has evolved well, but it is too early to know if he will be in the Copa América,” he declared.

In addition, the Brazil coach praised his next rival, Spain, which he is considering “favorite to play in the Eurocup finala” and asked for patience for his process as a coach.

“The secret is teamwork. In the national team you play every few months and it is very important to work and get the team running as one as soon as possible. We played against England, a very good team, with a good result and tomorrow we will play against a young team like Spain that deserves all the respect,” he assured.

“There is no immediacy, to achieve results you need to have a process, patience and dedication. You have to believe in what you are doing; You can’t burn phases in football, everything happens at the right time,” he concluded.