Carlo Ancelotti has already confronted backlash for his resolution to depart teenage expertise Endrick on the bench for everything of Brazil’s World Cup draw towards Morocco on Saturday night time, however the coach says that he won’t focus on ‘individual players’, solely the group’s collective efficiency.
Brazil supporters annoyed by Ancelotti’s resolution to depart Endrick on the bench towards Morocco
Brazil opened their 2026 World Cup marketing campaign with a 1-1 draw towards Morocco in New York: Ismael Saobari opened the scoring after 21 minutes, Vinicius Jr. supplied the response 10 minutes later.
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Though Morocco had reached an historic World Cup semi-final in 2022, Brazil had been nonetheless thought-about the favourites by many heading into Saturday’s showdown. A 1-1 draw was nonetheless thought-about barely underwhelming by followers of probably the most profitable nation in World Cup historical past.
Ancelotti has confronted criticism on-line for one specific resolution he made during the 1-1 draw with Morocco, particularly the selection to depart 19-year-old Endrick on the bench for the entire recreation whereas Brazil had been going seeking a objective.
Endrick got here into the World Cup having scored 5 instances and having supplied seven assists for his teammates from 16 appearances whereas on mortgage with Lyon in Ligue 1, however the teenager had struggled to interrupt into the Real Madrid first group beneath Ancelotti in 2024-25 and now some followers are involved that the identical factor is going on with the Brazil nationwide facet.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 3: Endrick #19 of Brazil during coaching at Columbia Park Training Facility on June 3, 2026 in Morristown, New Jersey. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Getty Images)
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“I am not going to comment on individual players, I am here to talk about the team,” said Ancelotti when quizzed about his resolution to depart Endrick on the bench during his post-match press convention.
Still, many followers throughout social media nonetheless disagree with Ancelotti’s resolution: “Whenever you mention Endrick, this is usually his response, even from when he was managing Real Madrid. This is unfair,” one supporter wrote on X.
“Endrick wins them that game. Vini, Endrick and Raphinha should be the starting attackers,” one other added.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 13: Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Brazil, reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil and Morocco at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 13, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
One fan wrote: “I won’t comment on individual players is what coaches say when they don’t have a good answer. Endrick deserves more than silence.”