Endrick, the Brazilian starlet, gained attention with his powerful remark about Lionel Messi. The 17-year-old star is geared up to play his second game in the CONMEBOL qualifier match. On this note, a soccer pundit expresses concern about Endrick’s performance when he faces La Pulga in this crucial fixture.

The Brazilian sensation made his senior debut against Colombia after his emphatic season with Palmeiras in the Brazilian Serie A. Endrick was vocal about his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi. Meanwhile, the Palmeiras star’s love and respect for the soccer legends resurfaced before he stepped onto the qualifier clash between the South American giants but received a warning from an analyst. 

Endrick’s overwhelming factor while facing Lionel Messi in the qualifiers

The Palmeiras forward admires the Barca star for his decade-long illustrious performances. The prospect of playing against a veteran forward in the forthcoming fixture enthralls Endrick. On this note, Craig Burley remarked that the 17-year-old prodigy should focus on his gameplay instead of being overwhelmed by playing against Messi. It could affect his performance until the last minute as he admires the Argentinean.

Brazil opted for Endrick to provide a significant attacking option because of Neymar’s absence. Thus, it places additional responsibility on the Brazilian to play more effectively when given the opportunity in the match.

Craig Burley said in ESPN, “The privilege of being on that field with one of the greats of all time. But then, don’t let it affect your performance. Don’t watch during the game as if you are actually a fan of watching Lionel Messi. You have your own job to do.”

Meanwhile, Endrick believes the PSG star is among the finest soccer legends and would be an absolute honor to play against the Argentine talisman. Let’s delve more into the Brazilian remarks of Lionel Messi.

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What did the Brazilian starlet remark about La Pulga?

During Endrick’s teenage years, he grew up watching the heroics of Lionel Messi unfold over the seasons. The Sèlecao forward is thrilled to be on the same pitch with Messi, relishing the fanboy moment of scrutinizing him during the game. And now, the Brazilian prodigy turned his dream into reality.

Endrick emphasizes that he would relish these exceptional 90 minutes of his career and lead his team to victory. The Brazilian star said, “About Messi, it’s phenomenal. Very good, best in the world again. I just want to enjoy the moment of being able to play against him, being in the same stadium as him, looking at him up close. I only saw him in the video game.”

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