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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?
In an interview during the Selection's preparations, Carlos Ancelotti highlighted that the moment requires calm.
"We have to wait a little. It will be important," said Ancelotti.
When asked about the striker's situation, the Italian coach praised the player and said that he will still play a relevant 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. World", he said.
Ancelotti 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.
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. 1 with Morocco.
According to Karine Alves, the group spent the week making internal assessments about their 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 worked in these days to try to resolve this."
Probable lineup
The coach continues to remain mysterious about the lineup, but the latest training sessions have given clues about the team who 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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Source: G1