Chilean National Team
The former goalkeeper and now sports commentator is not entirely satisfied with the ownership of the central defender for América de México.
By Nicolas Navarro
06/21/2024 – 1:07 p.m. CLT
Until the big day arrived. The Chilean National Team This Friday night he will have his long-awaited debut in the United States Copa America 2024in which La Roja must face Peru at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.
The Argentine technical director Ricardo Gareca he played it and will send the central defender to the field of play Igor Lichnovsky of America from Mexico to the detriment of Guillermo Maripán of AS Monaco and Matías Catalán from Talleres de Córdoba.
This decision has had repercussions among national fans and panelists in the various sports programs, as some welcome the inclusion of the former University of Chile, while others prefer someone with more experience.
NICOLÁS PERIC SOWS DOUBT WITH IGOR LICHNOVSKY AND HIS OWNERSHIP
He was the former goalkeeper and now sports commentator Nicolas Pericwho in the Marca Personal program on Radio La Metro FM, made it clear that he views Lichnovsky’s ownership with certain doubts.
“I like what Ricardo Gareca proposes. I don’t understand Igor Lichnovsky so much, I personally would have gone for Catalán. Did you know? I want to see why Igor Lichnovsky,” said the Chilean soccer champion with Cobresal.
“The fact that he plays on the left and his profile doesn’t suit him so much makes me a little afraid that he might want to filter and look for Pulgar in the center, that’s why I want to see Lichnovsky,” he said.
LA ROJA’S DEBUT IN THE AMERICAN CUP IS COMING
La Roja’s first match in the 2024 Copa América will be against Peru. This match will be played on Friday, June 21, from 8:00 p.m.
