Carlo Ancelotti’s recent comments about Endrick’s long-term potential have sparked a wave of reactions online, with fans reflecting on what the Italian coach’s words mean for the young Brazilian whose career has been under pressure. Endrick has been linked with a loan move away from Madrid, as reported by Softfootball in recent times. To help improve his chances of going to the World Cup and also have more playing time.
Ancelotti had highlighted Endrick’s bright future, speaking about how much time the teenager has ahead of him to grow into a key figure for Brazil. A statement posted by Fabrizio via his official X account. He stated:
Ancelotti: Endrick needs to talk to Real Madrid to find out what’s best for him… he’s very young. This won’t be his last World Cup.
He can play in the 2026 World Cup because he has quality, but he could also be in the 2030 World Cup, or 2034, and maybe even 2038.
Many fans interpreted this statement as both reassurance and long-term vision, while some made mockery of Endrick’s situation, and some also criticised Madrid manager Alonso for mistreating other Brazilian players; however, Softfootball recently reported Alonso explaining why Endrick cannot get more playing time at Real Madrid.
On X, user @Crickfeeds (Jeeva) praised Ancelotti’s perspective, suggesting the coach’s words were meant to remind everyone of Endrick’s youth and the importance of patience.
He tweeted:
Wow, Ancelotti really puts Endrick’s future into perspective! At just 16/17, the kid could literally have a decade or more of World Cups ahead. Patience and smart career choices now could shape a legendary trajectory for Brazil.
Meanwhile, @OddsDanny (Danny Odds) took a more pragmatic view, arguing that while Ancelotti’s sentiment was valid, Endrick still needs more playing time to reach his potential.
He wrote:
Ancelotti’s moved on to Brazil, but the message stands — Endrick’s got 14 minutes under Xabi this season. His penalty box instincts need system time, not bench time. Lyon loan makes sense if he wants 2026 squad consideration.
Others, like @Ziedapex (Zied), saw Ancelotti’s statement as an extraordinary show of faith, a projection of greatness across multiple World Cups. He said:
Ancelotti’s words show just how much belief he has in Endrick’s long-term potential. That kind of projection 2026, 2030, 2034, even 2038 isn’t just praise, it’s a statement of legacy. Few players get spoken about with that kind of timeline. Endrick may be young, but if Real Madrid nurtures him right and he stays focused, he could become one of Brazil’s defining forwards for the next two decades. The key now is patience, smart career decisions, and staying grounded despite the hype. Football fans should be excited we might be witnessing the rise of a generational talent.
he wrote, adding that the forward could become one of Brazil’s defining players for the next two decades if managed wisely. However, not everyone shared that optimism. @raullbenevides (Raul Benevides) criticised Xabi Alonso’s handling of Brazilian players, suggesting that Endrick’s limited minutes stem from bias rather than tactics:
The problem is that Xabi Alonso shows every day that he doesn’t like Brazilians. Militão is only as a starter yet because he doesn’t have a replacement to match. And Vini because he has gained prominence in recent years. Other than that, everyone would be a bank in Xabi’s mind.
Finally, @0xDUDS (ODUWA | 𝔽rAI) injected humour into the debate, joking about Ancelotti’s far-reaching vision. He said:
Ancelotti out here planning Endrick’s grandkids’ World Cup squad. Bro’s 19 and already got a 14-year invite list. Meanwhile my guy can’t get 20 mins a game — send him on loan before 2038 or we riot.
Across all reactions, fans seemed to agree on one thing: Ancelotti’s faith in Endrick sets sky-high expectations for the teenage striker, but how Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso handle his development could determine whether that prophecy becomes reality.
