Brazil x Haiti: Will Endrick play? Will there be changes? See what to expect from the Brazilian team

Brazil x Haiti: Will Endrick play? Will there be changes? See what to expect from the match
Brazil returns to the field this Friday (19), against Haiti, in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. In addition to the possible changes in the team after the draw with Morocco in the debut, one question has dominated conversations among fans: will Endrick play?
Carlo Ancelotti responded to the question and signaled that the striker must still wait for an opportunity among the starters.
The Italian coach continues to remain mysterious about the lineup, but the latest training sessions have given clues about the team that should start the match.
The main changes would be the addition of Danilo in defense and Matheus Cunha in attack. Endrick, despite the expectations created around his name, does not appear among the favorites to start playing.
What did Ancelotti say about Endrick?
When asked about the striker's situation, the Italian coach stated that the moment requires patience.
"We have to wait a little. It will be important", stated Ancelotti.
Ancelotti also praised the player and said that he will still play an important role not only in this edition of the World Cup, but also in the next cycles of the Selection.
"Endrick is an extraordinary talent. He will take advantage of his qualities in this World Cup and also in the next World Cup", he said.
The coach also highlighted the maturity of the young striker and the support of his family in the development process.
"Endrick is an extraordinary talent. He will take advantage of his qualities in this World Cup and also in the next one. He is patient, mature and has a family that also knows how to wait for the right moment", said the coach.
Will Endrick play in the World Cup or not? Ancelotti responds and asks for patience with striker
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Selection seeks evolution after debut
In addition to the curiosity surrounding Endrick, the Seleção arrives for the clash under pressure due to a performance below expectations in the 1-1 draw with Morocco.
According to Karine Alves, the group spent the week making internal assessments on performance and discussing adjustments for the next World Cup commitments.
Ancelotti confirmed that there was a critical analysis of the debut.
"The game against Morocco was not good. We have to make a positive and constructive criticism. We have been working these days to try to resolve this."
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Probable lineup
The coach continues to be mysterious about the lineup, but the last training sessions have given clues about the team that should start the match.
The main changes would be the entry of Danilo in defense and Matheus Cunha in attack.
The likely lineup has: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães and Lucas Paquetá; Raphinha, Matheus Cunha and Vinícius Júnior.
The Brazil x Morocco match starts at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), in Philadelphia, in the United States. TV Globo will start broadcasting at 8:30 pm.
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