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Brazil forward Endrick (R) takes part in a training session beside coach Dorival Jr a day before their 2024 Copa America quarter-final match against Uruguay in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday. | AFP photo.

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.