This Thursday, June 13, 10 years have passed since Chile’s 3-1 victory over Australia in its debut at the 2014 World Cup in Brazilwhich had Jorge Valdivia as one of the protagonists when scoring La Roja’s second goal.
In this regard, the former national midfielder recalled his much in The Tenors and made an unknown confession. “Just that week or in the same match we had discussed with Jean (Beausejour) that we could both score a goal in the same World Cup. Jean had luck in South Africa (2010), but it was still a goal,” he began by commenting.
“It was a very special, exciting day. Every time the date arrives, it is a little bit of what happens with the great achievements that Chilean football has had, And personally it was a nice moment, a great goal.”he added.
Along these lines, he assessed: “It is difficult for us as players from here in Chile to play in a World Cup, because the Qualifiers become complex. So to have the opportunity to have played two and in one to have scored a goal, is something that few can tell.”.
Besides, Jorge Valdivia revealed an outstanding debt with Jorge Sampaoli: “The only thing I have left after that game is that it took me out of the games against Holland and Spain. I felt that beyond the goal, maybe I didn’t play a great game, but I played an average game within what Sampaoli had asked of me.
“Now, the affection, admiration and respect do not change. But it’s the only thing that hurts me that day. He never explained to me why he took me out, but I didn’t take that initiative either. “I’m not one of those players who asks for explanations as to why I don’t play,” he added.
Finally, he acknowledged that: “That joy of having scored a goal, of winning on my debut and of being playing in a World Cup in the country where I feel I have the most respect, Then I couldn’t play the following games. It’s a thorn in my side and one day I will talk about it with Sampaoli.”.
