Alexis Sanchez He could not show his best level in the matches against Peru and Argentina, and has been one of the most criticized players in the Red in the Copa America 2024. Some even pointed out that his departure helped make for a better duel against the Albiceleste. But in the national team they defend their place.
La Roja landed in Orlando, Florida, this Wednesday, June 26. One day later, Rodrigo Echeverria He attended the media at the concentration hotel and was consulted about the criticism of the Niño Maravilla, in addition to Ricardo Gareca’s decision to take him out against Argentina.
“We all know what Alexis has given us in the national team, we know of his quality and his successful career. On the pitch he gives you a lot, he frees up space for you, at any moment he can give you a ball that can leave you one on one with the goalkeeper,” he said.
“We have a lot of faith in him, he has great abilities, and that’s why he has that track record. The technical decisions are up to the professor, but I can tell you that he is a great contribution and it’s a pleasure to have him as a teammate,” he added.
Rodrigo Echeverría spoke about Alexis Sanchez | Carlos Parra/FFCH
La Roja takes a winning mentality
Furthermore, Rodrigo Echeverría highlighted that La Roja is going from less to more. “We all raised our levels against Argentina. The game against Canada catches us at a time when we realize that we can stand on equal terms against anyone,” he said.
“We are going to go out with a winning mentality, that this is our chance, that we have to go all out,” he added. “The Chile of the last few minutes against Argentina, where we came out very intense and with a winning mentality, is the one that everyone wants to see and that we are preparing for,” he concluded.
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