Brazil national team manager Carlo Ancelotti intends to bench teenage forward Endrick for the upcoming World Cup Group C match against Haiti in Philadelphia.
The decision follows the 19-year-old Real Madrid striker remaining unused during Brazil's opening tournament defeat against Morocco.
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"I'll bring Endrick on at the right moment," said Ancelotti. "We'll have to wait a little while.
He'll be important in this World Cup."
Ancelotti previously utilized Brentford striker Igor Thiago as a starter against Morocco before deploying Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha after 60 minutes.
"Matheus Cunha is more of a link-up player," said Ancelotti.
"He has more of the qualities of an attacking midfielder than a target man, which is what Igor Thiago has."
Ancelotti managed Endrick at Real Madrid and facilitated his successful loan spell to Lyon, where the youngster recorded five goals and seven assists in 16 games during the second half of the 2025-26 season.
"He's a target man in the box, strong in one-on-one situations, and very aggressive in winning the ball back.
Endrick is neither one nor the other. Endrick is something else," said Ancelotti.
The manager praised the maturity and composure displayed by the young attacker and his supporting family members during the international tournament.
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"He is patient, he's in no rush, and he's very mature for his age," said Ancelotti. "That's a very important aspect.
