The coach of the Brazilian Seleção, Carlo Ancelotti, confirmed his commitment to the young Real Madrid striker, Endrick, by including him in the squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Japan and Singapore. At the same time, midfielder Eder Militao, who had barely returned to training after a six-month muscle injury, is not on the list, indicating that the coach continues to prioritize the team's generational renewal.
Endrick, who made his debut in the national team with just four minutes under the direction of Mourinho, has shown his value in the white club after the comeback against Roma. The ex-Palmeirense, who had been relegated to a marginal role due to his preseason injury, returned to the scene as a starter against Sevilla and participated in the match against Leipzig. His performance in the comeback, where he scored the 3‑2 goal and contributed to Espí's equalizer, reinforced Ancelotti's confidence in his potential. The coach has indicated that Endrick will be a key player in the future of the Seleção, and that the current call-up reflects a renewal project that already began in the September friendlies.
Ancelotti's strategy focuses on accelerating the generational transition after the team's elimination against Norway in the round of 16 of the World Cup. In the last call, the coach called 15 footballers under 23 years of age, highlighting the importance of integrating the new generation. “This call is a reflection of the project to renew the team and include the new generation that we launched in the September friendlies and continue now,” explained the Italian coach. "Making this revolution is not very compatible with having a fixed team now. We have to make this renewal by playing well and knowing that the most important thing is to win each game."
As for Militao, his absence from the list is not due to a lack of form, but rather because the midfielder is still in the recovery process and has not resumed competitive activity. Despite having recently returned to training, the coach has decided not to call him up for upcoming matches, suggesting that Ancelotti prefers to keep players in top shape before including them in the squad.
With the call finalized, Brazil prepares for the two friendly matches that will be held on November 11 and 14. The national team will continue testing young talents and consolidating the generational transition, while the future of players like Endrick and Militao will be evaluated based on their performance and physical availability. The next phase of Ancelotti's project will focus on balancing experience with youth, seeking a competitive team prepared for the upcoming international tournaments.