The Brazilian players at Real Madrid have several fronts open in the coming months, and not only with regard to their current club, but also with their national team. Vinicius, Rodrygo, and Endrick are facing a decisive few months, with one peculiarity: their current coach will be their next national team coach. Carlo Ancelotti will have to make difficult decisions regarding his current players.
Ancelotti and the Brazilian national team
Carlo Ancelotti seems to already know his fate when his time as coach of Real Madrid comes to an end. The Brazilian national team has been knocking on his door for years, and it looks like this summer he will finally join the Seleção with the aim of returning the most successful national team in soccer history to the top. The goal is to win the 2026 World Cup with Carletto on the bench.
The excitement is building, especially when it comes to the Real Madrid players. Ancelotti knows them well and knows what each one can give on the field, for better or for worse. We will see what roles each player will have under the Italian coach.
Vinicius and his renewal
Vinicius faces a decisive few weeks at the end of the season. Everything points to him renewing with Real Madrid, but the million-dollar offer from Saudi Arabia could cause an earthquake ahead of next season. This earthquake could have fatal consequences, not only for Real Madrid, but also for the Brazilian national team.
If Vinicius stays at Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti would count on him 100% in his plans for the Brazilian national team. But if he decides to move on, his presence with the national team could be in doubt. At first, the Italian coach would continue to count on him, but by moving to a lesser league, where the level of competition is several steps below, he could lose his place in the team over time. The lack of rhythm and competition at the highest level could reduce his options in the new project.
Rodrygo singled out
Rodrygo Goes has lost momentum in recent months with Real Madrid, and what is most worrying is his lack of attitude on the pitch. In the match against Barcelona, he was one of the players singled out, being substituted at half-time after a surprisingly poor performance at La Cartuja, not only because of his sporting performance, but also because of the impression he gave, where he did not seem to be playing in a decisive match.
His future at Real Madrid is uncertain, as he is one step below Vinicius Mbappé, with all three players being very similar in style. He has received many offers from the Premier League, and Florentino Pérez is considering cashing in on what could be one of the highest sales in the club’s history.
On the other hand, the arrival of Ancelotti on the Brazilian bench could also pose a problem for the Brazilian, as he could be relegated to a secondary role within the team, something that would not please the player, who seems comfortable with his position and lacking in ambition.
Endrick, the biggest beneficiary
Endrick has much more to gain than to lose in the coming seasons: everything indicates that he will play a more prominent role next season at Real Madrid. His numbers are very good for the few minutes he has played, and he is expected to take a step forward next year.
As for the national team, his lack of playing time has been the reason why he has not appeared in the latest squads, but Ancelotti’s arrival could change this. Ancelotti trusts in his quality and progress, he knows that competition at Real Madrid has deprived him of playing time, but he has no doubt that he has the qualities to become a regular on his list. His minutes with Real Madrid will continue to be key, but if he gains prominence, so will he with the national team.
The Brazilian players at Real Madrid face a tough few weeks of changes, where their current situation could take a radical turn that could affect their professional future.