The Uruguay team, with the official debut of Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa, will receive Chile today, led by his compatriot Eduardo Berizzo, in a match on the initial date of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
The expectation for the official debut of Bielsa in the “Celeste” came to an end, after the friendlies against Nicaragua (4-1) and Cuba (2-0), now the moment of truth has arrived, for the points against Chili to get to World Cup of the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Bielsa replaced Diego Alonso in office after the failure of the selected “Celeste” in Qatar 2022where he was eliminated in the group stage and with him came the highest expectations, not only awaiting better results but also linked to a change in scheme and style, more offensive, vertical and ambitious.
It won’t be just another game for Bielsa taking into account the rival since he led Chili to the South Africa World Cup 2010 and left very good memories.
He Chili currently only has three players from the “Golden Generation” that was two-time champion of America by defeating Argentina in definition with kicks from the penalty spot in 2015 (in Chile) and 2016 (USA): Gary Medel, Arturo Vidal and Alexis Sanchez.
In the history of the Qualifiers They played 18 times, with 10 victories Uruguayfour of Chili and four ties.
What time do Uruguay vs Chile play?
Start time: 20
Where to watch Uruguay vs Chile
TV: TyC Sports
formations
Uruguay: Sergio Rochet; Nahitan Nández, Sebastián Cáceres, Matías Viña and Joaquín Piquerez; Federico Valverde and Manuel Ugarte; Facundo Pellistri, Nicolás De La Cruz and Maximiliano Araújo; Darwin Núñez. Coach: Marcelo Bielsa.
Chile: Brayan Cortés; Matías Catalán, Gary Medel, Guillermo Maripán and Gabriel Suazo; Erick Pulgar, Charles Aránguiz, Arturo Vidal and Marcelino Núñez; Ben Brereton and Alexis Sánchez. DT: Eduardo Berizzo.
Referee: Darío Herrera (Argentina)
VAR: Mauro Vigliano.
Court: Centenario, Montevideo.
Source: Ambito
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