Ancelotti keeps his word with Endrick and rests Militao

Ancelotti names Endrick in Brazil squad for November friendlies against Japan and Singapore, keeping his promise to the Real Madrid forward after his recent impact off the bench.

Carlo Ancelotti has included Real Madrid forwards Vinicius Junior and Endrick in Brazil's squad for upcoming friendlies against Japan (November 11) and Singapore (November 14). Endrick, who had a minimal role under Mourinho at the start of the season due to a preseason injury, has seen his prominence grow significantly after a decisive performance off the bench in Real Madrid's comeback against Roma, where he scored and created a crucial chance.

Ancelotti is executing a generational overhaul of the Brazil squad, calling up 15 players under 23 years old following the team's disappointing World Cup exit to Norway in the round of 16. The Italian manager said in September that "Endrick will be a very important player in the future of the Seleção" and is now delivering on that commitment. "We are projecting a squad for the future," Ancelotti explained. "This call-up reflects the renovation project and inclusion of the new generation we started in September's friendlies and are continuing now."

Defender Eder Militao has been left out of the squad as he continues his recovery from a serious muscle injury sustained in April that sidelined him for six months.