Why Arturo Vidal is not playing in Chile in the 2024 Copa América

The Chilean midfielder is not part of his country’s squad that will compete in the continental tournament held in the United States.

The Chilean National Team began its journey through the Copa America 2024 with a goalless equality against Peru, and one of the surprises that was generated in the previous one is the absence of Arturo vidalwho will not participate in the contest that takes place in the United States.

The news that the midfielder would not be part of his national team’s squad was known when the Argentine coach Ricardo Gareca He made the list of those called up official and, although he was in the preliminary, his name was not included in the final list.

Vidal spoke out on the matter to make it clear that “It’s not something football, it’s a coach’s decision“ and safe: “He has every right to choose his players and those he believes will do well in the Copa América. I am on the best team in Chile, one of the 16 best in South America. It makes me angry that I can’t be there. The thorn remains. , but that’s football.”

In addition, he added that he would have loved to be present, that he will support from where he belongs and that he will take the situation as a new challenge. Meanwhile, he referred to the upcoming Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and said: “I’m not here now, but There are very difficult games coming up and we cannot be left out of a World Cup again.“.