Selection: Danilo reveals Endrick's difference and points to him as a "rare jewel"
Right-back for Flamengo and the Brazilian team, Danilo addressed midfielder Casemiro's controversial statement about striker Endrick. In a press conference this Wednesday (17), the team captain defended his teammate and stated that Casemiro did not communicate in the best way.
Casemiro had said, even before the call-up for the World Cup, that Endrick was not part of the group, which sparked discussions. Danilo considered that Casemiro's speech "left room for interpretation", but reinforced the importance of clear communication.
During the same interview, Danilo made a point of praising the 19-year-old striker. He highlighted the talent and potential of Endrick, whom he considers a "rare jewel" of Brazilian football, who "has a star".
Praise and support for Endrick
"Endrick is a very important player, he is a rare jewel that we have in Brazilian football. He is a player who has great leg power, great decision-making power, who has a star", declared Danilo. The full-back also added that "things happen and you don't know why he scores a goal."
Danilo emphasized the desire to have Endrick close to the team and with the greatest possible role within the Brazilian team. He revealed that he usually talks privately with the young man, trying to encourage him before taking the field.
"I talk to him (Endrick) a lot: 'Keep your head cool, when you enter, whether it's five, ten, 20 minutes, you're going to put the ball in. It's your name, we're supporting you'", concluded the full-back.
Next steps for the Brazilian team
After the 1-1 draw with Morocco in the opening match of the World Cup, the Brazilian team returns to the field this Friday (19) for its second match. The team will face Haiti at 9:30 pm (Brasília time).
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Vini Jr. shoots for the equalizer for the Brazilian team against Morocco in the group C clash of the World Cup - Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images
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Ismael Saibari scored Morocco's goal against the Brazilian team in a World Cup group C match - Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Ismael Saibari scored Morocco's goal against the Brazilian team in a World Cup group C match - FIFA via Getty Images
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Ismael Saibari shoots, covers Alisson and opens the scoring for Morocco against the Brazilian team in the first round of group C of the World Cup - Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Bilal El Khannouss and Lucas Paquetá sharing the ball in Brazil x Morocco in group C of the World Cup - Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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The match will be held at Lincoln Financial Field, in Philadelphia, United States. This will be Brazil's second test in the competition before advancing to the decisive stages.
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