Endrick scored again for Brazil, so it was not surprising to hear comparisons to legends like Pelé once more. However, this situation is not pleasing to coach Dorival Junior, who fears that the young attacker may get overwhelmed by these comments.
“We need to stay calm and patient, without any comparisons to one name or another. Endrick has to make his own way. He has to find his own space, and that is happening gradually,” commented the Brazilian strategist.
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“Let’s be very careful with this boy. Many things are happening in his life in such a short time. He maintains his essence. It’s something important, something that draws attention and enhances what he has achieved in such a short time in his career,” he added.
A signing for Real Madrid for the next season, the boy who emerged from Palmeiras has scored three goals in three consecutive matches with the Selecao, exciting the entire country. In the next Copa América, he will undoubtedly be one of the players to watch.
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
Binge the full series, available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel.
