Endrick entered the second half of the friendly against Egypt, this Saturday (6), and was disenchanted. He managed to score his first goal for Brazil in the Carlo Ancelotti era.
The striker, who belongs to Real Madrid and last season played for Lyon (France), entered the second half and scored the second and decisive goal for the Brazilian team in the 2-1 victory over Egypt in the friendly, in Cleveland (USA). The former Palmeiras player also became the 13th different player to score a goal since the Italian coach began working a year ago.
This was the teams’ last test before their debut at the North American World Cup. Brazil plays its first match at the World Cup on Saturday (13) against Morocco, opening Group C, which also includes Scotland and Haiti. The Egyptians face Belgium on the 15th (Monday), in Group G.
Out of Ancelotti’s squad due to being injured, Estêvão remains the team’s main scorer since the Italian’s arrival. Since then Brazil has played 12 matches.
The Chelsea striker scored five goals and is followed by Vini Jr., with three. With two goals, Bruno Guimarães, who scored one against Egypt this Saturday, Rodrygo, Lucas Paquetá, Gabriel Martinelli, Danilo Santos, Igor Thiago and Casemiro. With one goal each are on the list: Endrick, Paulo Henrique, Rayan and Bremer.
Of these, besides Estêvão, Rodrygo and Paulo Henrique, they will not be in the World Cup.
