Speaking of the Copa America this time, the 1/4 final between Brazil and Uruguay is simply terrifying. Brazil finally came up on penalties and said goodbye to the champions with a score of 2-4. However, what is more talkative than the loss has to count the debut of our "New Big Rodo" Endrick.
Endrick, the kid, is only 17 years old, and his worth has soared to 60 million euros, which sounds dizzying. But when he stood on the stage of an international competition for the first time, he did not face a sweet start. At the end of the game, Endrick had only one shot on goal and hit the target; He tried to break through the opponent's defense, tried three times, and only once. What's even funnier is that he made five passes, and the only one he passed was in the middle of the field at the beginning, and the pass success rate dropped directly to 20%. You know, this data is unique among non-goalkeepers! Coupled with the fact that he only had 24 touches of the ball and lost 11 duels in the whole game, this kid is simply invisible on the field.
The numbers look cold, but the stories behind them are very hot. Endrick was a good player in the club, but as soon as he arrived at the Copa America, it was as if he had hit the south wall, and he couldn't take a step. Nervous and uncomfortable, his every touch of the ball felt like a tightrope, and even dragged down the entire Brazilian team's attack.
After the game, Endrick did not hide it, bowed to the Brazilian fans and apologized, saying that he would redouble his efforts to prepare for the next World Cup, and begged everyone not to abandon him. Well, people outside say he's worth something, but Endrick knows in his heart that he still has plenty of time and space to prove himself.
Real Madrid signed him, not only because of the talent in front of him, but also because of the infinite possibilities of the future. Whether Endrick can really carry the name of "New Da Luo" in the European arena depends on whether he can climb out of this pit, hone his skills and mentality, and meet higher challenges.
Conclusion: Endrick's America's Cup debut was like the first time an adolescent boy performed on stage, and it was inevitable that he would stumble. But for Endrick, these stumbles are the nourishment of his growth, and one day, he will turn these experiences into stepping stones under his feet, step by step towards the pinnacle of his football dreams.