
Real Sociedad’s coach, Imanol Alguacil, praised Endrick for his outstanding performance in the Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid on February 26, 2025. After the 1-0 victory, secured by Endrick’s decisive goal, Alguacil commended the 18-year-old Brazilian striker, highlighting his immense potential. However, he also expressed frustration that Real Madrid’s manager, Carlo Ancelotti, hasn’t fully utilized Endrick, which has led to him being often benched. Alguacil stated, “He’s such a great player with immense potential; it’s unfortunate that Ancelotti doesn’t know how to manage him, which is why he’s benching him.”
In contrast, Ancelotti was full of praise for Endrick, calling him “spectacular” and emphasizing his impressive speed, accuracy, and dribbling skills. He acknowledged that while Endrick is still young, his maturity on the field is remarkable. Ancelotti noted, “He has these amazing characteristics whenever he gets a chance. His accuracy is off the charts, he’s…