Teenager Endrick Felipe earns Brazil call-up for World Cup qualifiers

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil manager Fernando Diniz has named uncapped teenager Endrick Felipe in his squad for World Cup qualifiers against Argentina and Colombia, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Monday. Endrick, 17, was rewarded for a series of impressive recent performances for Brazilian Serie A club Palmeiras, including three goals in his past two league outings.

“Endrick is showing that Brazilian football has a bright future,” Diniz told a news conference. “He is at the top of his game now and is managing to stand out against the best teams in Brazil.”

Brazil will face Colombia in Barranquilla on November 16 and Argentina at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium five days later. IANS

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