“I Have Learned Many Things From Him” – Endrick Lauds Luis Suarez’s Impact & Contribution to ‘Brazilian Football’

Endrick is a name that has taken the soccer world by storm. The Brazilian wunderkind has not even officially joined Real Madrid, yet he is being treated as the star of the Spanish capital. While he has already pledged his alliance with Los Blancos, the 17-year-old has unexpectedly lauded his future team’s arch-rivals icon, Luis Suarez, insisting he ‘saw many games with Barcelona.’ 

From being called up by the Brazilian national teammate to winning the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with Palmeiras, Endrick is living the dream. But how did Suarez aid his growth? Let’s hear from the young lad himself. 

Endrick learned many things from Luis Suarez 

Future Real Madrid starlet Endrick recently sat down for a tête-à-tête with Marca. Among a variety of questions, the young player was told that ex-Barcelona No. 9 Luis Suárez has yielded to his skills and character, expressing a desire to witness the 17-year-old in action for Barcelona. Interestingly, Endrick replied, “I saw many games with Barcelona. I’m left with a goal against PSG after beating Thiago Silva and David Luiz. I have learned many things from him and he has contributed a lot to Brazilian soccer.” 

Endrick hailed Suarez for giving his all to the Brazilian pitch during his time with Gremio. After moving from the Uruguayan side Nacional, El Pistolero notched 26 goals and 17 assists in 53 games. He also liked Suarez’s goal against PSG in the 2015 Champions League quarter-final, where he nutmegged Luiz twice to score a brace. While it’s unlikely Endrick will ever fulfill Suarez’s dream of playing in Barcelona, the former Liverpool man must be pleased after hearing such praise. Before Madrid fans start giving a bombastic side-eye to Endrick, hear what the youngster has to say about Karim Benzema.

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Endrick hails Karim Benzema as the ‘perfect striker’

In the very same interview, the youngster was asked to build an ideal forward with the best abilities, like headers, power, and overall skills. Interestingly, the player said that despite the fact Karim Benzema is playing in Saudi Arabia, his time at Real Madrid over the years proves the Frenchman has ‘all the qualities to be the perfect striker.’

Endrick said, “He knows how to understand the game perfectly, he is a spectacular player in every sense. He is the best striker in the world for a long time.” Additionally, the Brazilian youngster also kept Harry Kane and Erling Haaland in a similar category. Hearing such names from Endrick’s mouth suggests the player closely monitors a lot of revered soccer stars. No wonder Madrid signed him!

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