Endrick Shines Despite Real Madrid's Friendly Defeat, Impresses Ancelotti.

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised 18-year-old forward Endrick, saying he "has something truly special," after his impressive debut in a 1-0 friendly defeat to AC Milan.

Endrick, who joined Real Madrid from Palmeiras this summer after a deal was agreed in 2022, was substituted at half-time as Carlo Ancelotti made several changes during the 1-0 friendly defeat to AC Milan at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Ancelotti praised the young forward: "He's very fast, very dangerous in tight spaces, has the ability to turn with speed in little space, very agile in getting himself free, and all these qualities he has means he's a great talent. It's rare to see a player with these types of characteristics."

Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze scored the only goal in the 56th minute, finishing off a slick team move.

Paulo Fonseca, Milan's new manager, has won his first two games since taking charge this summer.

Madrid, missing key players like Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo on their pre-season tour, will face Barcelona in New Jersey on Sunday. Milan will also play Barcelona, but in Baltimore on Wednesday.