Despite being seen as favorites in the upcoming Copa America, Chile approach the tournament with a sense of humility and determination. Their group is challenging, but they are determined to prove their worth on the field.
One of Chile’s greatest strengths is their improved attacking strategy under Ricardo Gareca. They have shown better connections in attack, with Alexis Sanchez taking on the role of playmaker and providing more freedom for his teammates to create opportunities.
However, Chile’s high pressing style still leaves them vulnerable to counter-attacks. This was evident in their friendly match against Paraguay, where they were exposed to fast breaks from opponents like Argentina. To mitigate this risk, Gareca experimented with a different line-up that could provide insight into how Chile might approach their Copa America opener against Peru on June 21. Possible starting XI include Claudio Bravo, Mauricio Isla, Matias Catalan, Igor Lichnovski, Gabriel Suazo, Marcelino Nunez, Eric Pulgar, Victor Davila, Alexis Sanchez, Diego Valdes and Eduardo Vargas.