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Endrick focused on his debut at the Copa América 2024: “It's a difficult group”

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By Sergio Silva

Jun 22, 2024, 2:31 PM EDT

The Brazilian National Team assumes the Copa América United States 2024 as an opportunity to return to the top so they are very focused on honoring the favorite sign with which they arrive at this tournament, at least that is what Endrick, one of the young stars of the Canarinha, makes it known.

The barely 17-year-old player who will join the team next season real Madrid He assured that the Brazilian team is only aiming to go step by step, so they have their sights set on Costa’s National Team, their first rival in the tournament whom they will face on Tuesday.

“We are not thinking about Colombia, we are not thinking about another team other than Costa Rica because it is our first team to face, we will not think about the next game, we will think now about the game that is against Costa Rica”commented Endrick who is making his debut in the Copa América.

Endrick during a training session for the Brazil National Team this Friday in Los Angeles with a view to what will be his first match in the Copa América United States 2024.
Endrick during a training session of the Brazil National Team this Friday in Los Angeles with a view to what will be their first match in the Copa América United States 2024.
Credit: Mark J. Terrill | AP

The player trained in the Brazilian Palmeiras also highlighted the difficulty of the group they had to navigate in this competition where, in addition to Costa Rica, they will also have to face the teams of Colombia and Paraguay.

“It is a difficult group, because in this group all the teams are strong, they are well structured, so I think these are going to be wonderful games, good games and that we have to be prepared”assured the forward who highlighted that they are aiming for the final on July 14 in Miami.

“I think we will not lack determination, dedication and dedication to advance from the group and win the Copa América”said the player who recognizes the favoritism that the Brazilian team has, which together with the current champion, Argentina, are the great candidates to lift the trophy.

Although he has not been a starter, Endrick has had minutes in each of the friendly matches that the Brazilian National Team played prior to the Copa América 2024.
Although he has not been a starter, Endrick has had minutes in each of the friendly matches that the Brazil National Team played prior to the Copa América United States 2024.
Credit: John Raoux | AP

Ready when you get your chance

With the presence of players like Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo, the attack of the Brazilian National Team is well covered and also limits Endrick’s possibility of being in the starting eleven of the Canarinha in this Copa América United States 2024 and it is something that he understands perfectly the player.

“I leave everything in the hands of God. I talk a lot with Dorival and his staff. I am focused, working and waiting for God’s timing. I’m going to work to be there. “I’m going to wait for God’s timing and what I wanted Dorival.”commented the 17-year-old player about his expectations.

“I am very grateful to you for calling me, for giving me that trust. He is a spectacular coach and I know that he is doing the best for the Brazil National Team. He is doing what is best for Endrick, Vini, Rodrygo. He is doing a great job”added the new Real Madrid player.

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