Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Vidal absence could weaken Chile against Colombia (Reuters)

Jun 10, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal (8) celebrates his penalty kick goal in extra time during the second half of Chile's 2-1 win over Bolivia in the group play stage of the 2016 Copa America Centenario at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Chile must find a player with the dynamism Arturo Vidal showed in their 7-0 rout of Mexico when they face Colombia without the suspended midfielder in Wednesday’s Copa America Centenario quarter-final in Chicago. The 29-year-old Bayern Muncioh player is the true leader of the Chile team captained by goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, runs the midfield, gets into scoring positions, is good with his head and an aggressive ball winner. Colombia, though, will not allow themselves to relax despite Vidal’s absence and are prepared for a pressing game from Chile like the one that undid Mexico regardless of who replaces Vidal, whose role is likely to be taken by Charles Aranguiz.


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