Rising teenage star Endrick will be handed his first start for Brazil in their crunch Copa America quarter-final clash with Uruguay, Brazil coach Dorival Jr. said Friday.

Endrick, 17, will come into the starting line-up to replace the suspended Vinicius Jr, who collected his second yellow card of the tournament in Tuesday's draw with Colombia.

Endrick, who will join Real Madrid at the end of the tournament, will form a front three alongside Raphinha and Rodrygo for Saturday's game at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

It will be the biggest test to date of Endrick's fledgling international career, which so far has comprised nine games, all of them as a substitute.

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Dorival said while Brazil had initially planned to bring on Endrick slowly, he was confident he was ready to start against Uruguay.

"We lost a very important player of course," Dorival said referring to Vinicius Jr's suspension. "But we gained a player who is emerging, looking for an opportunity. Maybe this is Endrick's moment.

"We always said that we did not want to rush Endrick and that at the right time he would be given the opportunity."

At 17 years and 11 months, he is the second-youngest player in the Copa America after Ecuador's Kendry Paez, who is 17 years and one month old.

Endrick, who signed for Real Madrid from Brazilian club Palmeiras in a $64 million deal, has made an impressive start to his international football career.

He scored his maiden international goal in a 1-0 victory over England at Wembley in March and then grabbed two more in friendlies against Spain and Mexico.

Asked before the tournament when he expected to make his first start for the "Selecao", Endrick replied: "Only god and Professor Dorival know. I'll keep working and waiting. Nobody needs to skip stages."

Dorival, meanwhile, said Brazil were under no illusions about the challenge of facing a Uruguay team who finished top of their first-round group with a 100% record.

"They are a team that deserves all our respect," the Brazilian coach said. "This could be a semi-final or the final of the Cup. We are rivals who know each other and respect each other and it will be a great match."

Rising teenage star Endrick will be handed his first start for Brazil in their crunch Copa America quarter-final clash with Uruguay, Brazil coach Dorival Jr. said Friday.

Rising teenage star Endrick will be handed his first start for Brazil in their crunch Copa America quarter-final clash with Uruguay, Brazil coach Dorival Jr. said Friday. Endrick, 17, will come into the starting line-up to replace the suspended Vinicius Jr, who collected his second yellow card of the tournament in Tuesday's draw with Colombia. Endrick, who will join Real Madrid at the end of the tournament, will form a front three alongside Raphinha and Rodrygo for Saturday's game at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. It will be the biggest test to date of Endrick's fledgling international career, which so far has comprised nine games, all of them as a substitute. ALSO READ: France to face Spain in semis as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal exit Euro 2024 Dorival said while Brazil had initially planned to bring on Endrick slowly, he was confident he was ready to start against Uruguay. "We lost a very important player of course," Dorival said referring to Vinicius Jr's suspension. "But we gained a player who is emerging, looking for an opportunity. Maybe this is Endrick's moment. "We always said that we did not want to rush Endrick and that at the right time he would be given the opportunity." At 17 years and 11 months, he is the second-youngest player in the Copa America after Ecuador's Kendry Paez, who is 17 years and one month old. Endrick, who signed for Real Madrid from Brazilian club Palmeiras in a $64 million deal, has made an impressive start to his international football career. He scored his maiden international goal in a 1-0 victory over England at Wembley in March and then grabbed two more in friendlies against Spain and Mexico. Asked before the tournament when he expected to make his first start for the "Selecao", Endrick replied: "Only god and Professor Dorival know. I'll keep working and waiting. Nobody needs to skip stages." Dorival, meanwhile, said Brazil were under no illusions about the challenge of facing a Uruguay team who finished top of their first-round group with a 100% record. "They are a team that deserves all our respect," the Brazilian coach said. "This could be a semi-final or the final of the Cup. We are rivals who know each other and respect each other and it will be a great match."

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Colombia came from behind to grab a 1-1 draw with Brazil on Tuesday, ensuring their qualification to the Copa America quarter-finals as group winners.

An equalizer from Daniel Munoz in first half stoppage time was enough to earn Colombia a share of the spoils after Raphinha had fired Brazil into the lead with a sublime 12th-minute free-kick at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

The result means Colombia advance to the knockout rounds as winners of Group D, where they will face Group C runners-up Panama in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday.

But Tuesday's draw means Brazil will face a titanic showdown in Las Vegas on Saturday against arch-rivals Uruguay, winners of Group D with a perfect record.

Brazil goalscorer Raphinha insisted the five-time world champions would be unfazed at the prospect of playing Uruguay. &nbsp;

"Our team is evolving with each game, with each training session and we think we're on the right track," Raphinha said.

"Unfortunately it wasn't the result we wanted, and it wasn't the position that we wanted to qualify for the quarter-finals in.

"But whoever wants to be champion shouldn't be worrying about who they play in the next round; we have to be prepared for anyone.

"If we want to win this competition we have to be prepared to play our best."

<h2>Vinicius Jr out</h2>

Brazil will head into the quarter-finals without Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr, who picked up his second yellow card of the tournament for a reckless early foul on James Rodriguez on Tuesday.

Colombia playmaker Rodriguez had alarm bells ringing amongst Brazil fans from the ensuing free-kick, just clipping the top of the bar with goalkeeper Alisson beaten.

But although Colombia made the smoother start it was Brazil who took the lead after 12 minutes, with Raphinha curling a sensational free-kick into the top corner to make it 1-0.

Colombia however continued to threaten, Rodriguez volleying over the bar on the turn after 16 minutes.&nbsp;

Rodriguez thought he had set up Colombia's equalizer three minutes later, supplying a pinpoint cross from a free-kick on the right for Davinson Sanchez to home.

The goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review.

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Tempers threatened to boil over midway through the first half, and Venezuelan referee Jesus Valenzuela issued three yellow cards in quick succession to Colombia's Deiver Machado and Jefferson Lerma along with Brazil's Joao Gomes.

Colombia looked the more assured side throughout the first half and in stoppage time their slick play got its reward, with Crystal Palace wing back Munoz blasting home after being released by a superb pass from veteran forward Jhon Cordoba.

Colombia -- who have now gone 26 international games unbeaten since a defeat to Argentina in early 2022 -- looked comfortable through the second half and should have wrapped up victory in the final minutes only for substitute Rafael Borre to shoot over from eight yards with the goal gaping.

In Tuesday's other Group D game Costa Rica defeated Paraguay 2-1 in Austin to finish in third place.

Colombia came from behind to grab a 1-1 draw with Brazil on Tuesday, ensuring their qualification to the Copa America quarter-finals as group winners. An equalizer from Daniel Munoz in first half stoppage time was enough to earn Colombia a share of the spoils after Raphinha had fired Brazil into the lead with a sublime 12th-minute free-kick at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Colombia came from behind to grab a 1-1 draw with Brazil on Tuesday, ensuring their qualification to the Copa America quarter-finals as group winners. An equalizer from Daniel Munoz in first half stoppage time was enough to earn Colombia a share of the spoils after Raphinha had fired Brazil into the lead with a sublime 12th-minute free-kick at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The result means Colombia advance to the knockout rounds as winners of Group D, where they will face Group C runners-up Panama in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday. But Tuesday's draw means Brazil will face a titanic showdown in Las Vegas on Saturday against arch-rivals Uruguay, winners of Group D with a perfect record. Brazil goalscorer Raphinha insisted the five-time world champions would be unfazed at the prospect of playing Uruguay. "Our team is evolving with each game, with each training session and we think we're on the right track," Raphinha said. "Unfortunately it wasn't the result we wanted, and it wasn't the position that we wanted to qualify for the quarter-finals in. "But whoever wants to be champion shouldn't be worrying about who they play in the next round; we have to be prepared for anyone. "If we want to win this competition we have to be prepared to play our best." Vinicius Jr out Brazil will head into the quarter-finals without Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr, who picked up his second yellow card of the tournament for a reckless early foul on James Rodriguez on Tuesday. Colombia playmaker Rodriguez had alarm bells ringing amongst Brazil fans from the ensuing free-kick, just clipping the top of the bar with goalkeeper Alisson beaten. But although Colombia made the smoother start it was Brazil who took the lead after 12 minutes, with Raphinha curling a sensational free-kick into the top corner to make it 1-0. Colombia however continued to threaten, Rodriguez volleying over the bar on the turn after 16 minutes. Rodriguez thought he had set up Colombia's equalizer three minutes later, supplying a pinpoint cross from a free-kick on the right for Davinson Sanchez to home. The goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review. ALSO READ | 'Lows throughout the...,' South Africa's David Miller opens up on losing 2024 T20 World Cup final vs India Tempers threatened to boil over midway through the first half, and Venezuelan referee Jesus Valenzuela issued three yellow cards in quick succession to Colombia's Deiver Machado and Jefferson Lerma along with Brazil's Joao Gomes. Colombia looked the more assured side throughout the first half and in stoppage time their slick play got its reward, with Crystal Palace wing back Munoz blasting home after being released by a superb pass from veteran forward Jhon Cordoba. Colombia -- who have now gone 26 international games unbeaten since a defeat to Argentina in early 2022 -- looked comfortable through the second half and should have wrapped up victory in the final minutes only for substitute Rafael Borre to shoot over from eight yards with the goal gaping. In Tuesday's other Group D game Costa Rica defeated Paraguay 2-1 in Austin to finish in third place.

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