Endrick receives support from Brazil boss amid Real Madrid struggles

Real Madrid's Endrick struggles for minutes at Santiago Bernabeu

Endrick has failed to make much of an impact since joining Real Madrid from Palmeiras in the summer, with the Brazilian teenager yet to start a game for the club. The 18-year-old has only played 13 minutes of first-team football in Spain and has been restricted to playing for the club's youth side Real Madrid Castilla in the third tier of Spanish football.

As a result, Endrick has fallen out of favor with the Brazil national team, with the forward not included in the squad for the team's friendlies against Australia and Japan during the next international break. However, Brazil boss Dorival Júnior has backed Endrick to come through his tough spell at Real Madrid and has urged the player to remain patient.

Endrick salutes Brazil's squad

Endrick sends message to Brazil squad ahead of international friendlies

Despite being left out of Brazil's squad for their upcoming friendlies, Endrick has sent a message of support to the team.

The 18-year-old posted a photo of himself on social media wearing the Brazil shirt along with the caption: "Good luck to the Brazil national team for the upcoming friendlies. I'm cheering you on from here."

Endrick's message was met with a positive response from fans, who praised the forward for his attitude and wished him well for the future.

Dorival Junior sends a message to Endrick

Brazil boss Dorival Junior has sent a message of support to Endrick amid the youngster's struggles at Real Madrid.

Junior said: "Endrick is a great player with a bright future. He's a hard worker and a quick learner and I have no doubt that he will eventually succeed at Real Madrid. He just needs to be patient and keep working hard."

Junior's words will be a boost to Endrick's confidence, who has been struggling for form and fitness in recent weeks.

Endrick will be ready for the World Cup

Dorival Junior believes that Endrick will be ready to play for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup.

Junior said: "Endrick is a very talented player and I have no doubt that he will be ready to play for Brazil at the next World Cup. He's still young, but he's already shown that he can play at the highest level."

Endrick will be 20 years old by the time the 2026 World Cup takes place, so he will still be relatively young. However, he will have had four years to develop and improve his game, so he should be ready to make a significant contribution to the Brazil team.