ENDRICK COULD BE A STARTER IN THE SPAIN-BRAZIL
De la Fuente lowers expectations with Endrick and compares his case with that of Lamine and Cubarsí
Published:25/03/2024 - 17:32h
Updated:25/03/2024 - 17:33h
The Spanish coach, Luis de la Fuente, spoke clearly about the current situation of Endrick, Brazil's young 'jewel'. He emphasized the importance of not overloading him with pressure and expectations due to his youth, and expressed the same demand for young Spanish players like Lamine Yamal or Pau Cubarsí
Luis de la Fuente, seleccionador Spanish, appeared in front of the media in the previous press conference to the crash between the selection of Brazil and 'The Red' in Santiago Bernabéu, this Tuesday to the 21:00 hours. Between the diverse subjects that tackled related so much with his team as with the rivals, the technical director riojano allowed speak on time on the actuality of one of the attackers of the 'canarinha', Endrick Felipe.
The talentoso leading of hardly 17 years of age, that at present stands out in the Palmeiras (18 goals and three assistances in 66 commitments contested with the elastic of the 'Verdãor'), is expecting to fulfil the majority of age to give the jump to the Real Madrid. Recently, it went back to give a 'hit on the table' when converting the only annotation in the victory of the 'verdeamarela' on the selection of England, ensuring like this the triumph by 0-1.
Given this panorama, is not descartable that the forward was headline against the Spanish selection, to the detriment of Rodrygo or Raphinha. Nevertheless, in spite of the level stood out that the youngster 'artilleryman' is showing, Luis de la Fuente has done a pause for recalcar the importance to avoid load of pressure to a footballer of this age. "It is a boy of 17 years, very good footballer. We also have footballers very good of this age. It is necessary to give them time and be very careful. The new Peel...? Almost at all... This is to put them pressure, generate a lot of stress and that perhaps are not ready", commented the Spanish trainer.
De la Fuente 'wetted' in front of the possible titularity of Cubarsí in front of Brazil
Speaking of young players, the riojano left in the air the possible titularity of Pau Cubarsí, the one who debuted with the Spanish selection in the friendly meeting against Colombia, contesting seven minutes of action. In front of this question, only answered of conclusive way: "All are in perfect conditions. Tomorrow we will see if it plays from the start or in the moment that consider timely".
