The chilean team prepares for a final against Canada, for the third and last date of Group A of the America Cup of the United States 2024. La Roja needs to win no matter what to qualify for the next phase of the continental tournament and the concern is focused on the poor performance of Alexis Sanchez.
AS10 was even replaced in the 65th minute by Marcos Bolados against Argentina and La Roja saw its best moments against La Albiceleste. Given this situation, some voices point to Alexis being removed from the starting lineup against Canada.
In Sports in Agriculture, Mauricio Pinilla He said that “we must continue to support Alexis Sánchez, continue to surround him with good players so that he can be a team player, but I don’t think that Alexis is capable of leading the team alone.”
“We took Arturo Vidal and Gary Medel out and nothing happened. We took them out of the squad, they are not in the squad, and nothing happens, Vidal being a player who has set the tone for 20 years in the Chilean national team. We took out Medel, a leader in the locker room, and why not leave Alexis on the bench for one game,” added the former striker.
Alexis can come in later and break it
Pinilla says: “What is the problem? Alexis can then come in and break it, as he has done in different circumstances in other matches.”
Patricio Yáñez also gave his opinion. “I throw him on the left, where he is he gets lost and doesn’t work. If that’s not going to happen, I think Gareca has to leave him on the bench. And it’s not because he’s Alexis,” he said.
Yáñez concludes that “everyone talks about how much balls and guts Gareca had to replace Alexis, but he is one more player who, if he is not working at this stage, is a team effort. You have to put another piece that works. And it is not about hitting Alexis, because then the idiots appear.”
What should Gareca do with Alexis against Canada?
What should Gareca do with Alexis against Canada?
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When does the Chilean team play against Canada?
After a controversial loss to Argentina, La Roja is back in action against Canada this Saturday, June 29, for the third and final match of Group A of the Copa América. The national team must win or win to qualify for the next phase.
