By Sergio Silva
07 Jul 2024, 13:06 PM EDT
The Brazil’s national team is defeated by Uruguay in the quarter-finals of the Copa America USA 2024 It was a hard blow for the Canarinha, but for Endrick there is no other option than to raise his head and aim for the next big challenge of his career: Real Madrid.
The young man, just 17 years old, was in charge of taking command of the Brazilian offense on Saturday in Las Vegas in the absence of the main star of the South American team, Vinícius Júnior, who had to serve a suspension dateEndrick could not make the difference against the Charrúas.
However, the forward stood up for himself after his team lost in the penalty shootout (4-2) and had no problem in saying that it is time to turn the page and in his particular case he has his sights set on what will be his arrival at the merengue team starting next season.
“Yes, as I said, I am now thinking about Madrid. But it is very difficult to talk now because unfortunately we were eliminated.”commented the forward who was trained at Palmeiras in Brazil, where he leaves as one of the great historical figures despite his young age.
Brazil’s elimination in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Copa América has caused disappointment in the South American giants, who had hoped they could lift the trophy in this competition that is now entering its final stretch. However, for Endrick, the most important thing now is Real Madrid.
“Now my mind is on Madrid”said emphatically the player who will become part of a dangerous offensive in the merengue team together with his compatriots Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo, who will also be joined by the Frenchman Kylian Mbappé, a great signing for the merengue for next season.
Support for what is coming with Brazil
Although Endrick has now moved into “Real Madrid mode,” the striker is confident that the Brazilian national team can turn around the bad moment it is going through in the future and hopes to continue to count on the support of the fans.
“We have to work from the bottom. We have only played eight games now (under Dorival Junior). We know we can give more, but we are on the path to improvement. The work will continue to toughen us up. We have a new generation.”said the Brazilian striker.
“I hope the fans will continue to support us in the next qualifiers. I know it is very difficult after a moment like this. Seeing our country in the quarter-finals is difficult, but I hope the fans will be with us.”concluded the 17-year-old player.
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