Eduardo Berizzo has assembled a star-studded squad, although not all famous names will be able to join the first gathering.
Chile, under Berizzo, faces Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Bolivia in the coming days as part of a three-match set. The national team coach outlined the initial 27 players who will participate in these friendly games, setting the stage for a crucial June preparation.
The roster blends a strong wave from Chile’s Golden Generation with seasoned veterans still playing at high levels. Big names like Erick Pulgar, Eugenio Mena, Gary Medel, Alexis Sánchez and Arturo Vidal are included, while some iconic figures such as Claudio Bravo and Charles Aránguiz are not part of this particular call. The squad also features players from Chilean Libertadores participants and those involved in Sudamericana fixtures scheduled for June 6 to 8, signaling a busy period for domestic and international clubs. Bolados and Cortés are noted as the confirmed additions from Colo Colo and Boca Juniors, reinforcing the mix of domestic and overseas talent for the set of matches that begins in the early hours after dawn.
THE CALLED:
- Erick Pulgar | Flamengo (Containment Midfielder)
- Matias Zaldivia | University of Chile (Center Back)
- Gabriel Arias | Racing (Goalkeeper)
- Marcelino Nunez | Norwich City (Midfielder)
- Guillermo Soto | Huracán (Right Back)
- Eugenio Mena | Universidad Católica (Left Back)
- Gary Medel | Bologna (Central Defender or Defensive Midfielder)
- Ben Brereton Diaz | Blackburn (Striker) [Note: if current club differs, adjust to latest information]
- Alexander Aravena | Universidad Católica (Forward)
- Luke Assadi | Universidad de Chile (Attacking Midfielder)
- Nayel Mehssatou | KV Kortrijk (Right Back)
- Christopher Campos | Universidad de Chile (Goalkeeper)
- Williams Alarcón | UD Ibiza (Mixed Midfielder)
- Javier Altamirano | Huachipato (Attacking Midfielder)
- Matías Catalán | U. de Chile Workshops (Right Side)
- Víctor Davila | León (Forward)
- Juan Delgado | Pacos de Ferreira (Back or Right Winger)
- Rodrigo Echeverría | Everton (Central Defender or Defensive Midfielder)
- Joaquín Gutiérrez | Huachipato (Right Side)
- Guillermo Maripán | Monaco (Central Defender)
- Felipe Méndez | CSKA Moscow (Mixed Midfielder)
- César Pérez | Unión La Calera (Attacking Midfielder)
- Maximilian Rodríguez | Huachipato (Striker)
- Alexis Sánchez | Olympique de Marseille (Striker)
- Gabriel Suazo | Toulouse (Left Back)
- Diego Valdés | América (Attacking Midfielder)
- Arturo Vidal | Flamengo (Mixed Midfielder or Containment)
- Brian Cortés | Colo Colo (Goalkeeper)
- Bolados | Colo Colo (Forward)
Matches against Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Bolivia are on the calendar, as the group trains at Juan Pinto Durán under Berizzo’s guidance ahead of the June preparatory fixtures. The Roja is set to build chemistry and evaluate options across a busy international window. Vamos La Roja.
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Note: The rosters and club affiliations are subject to change ahead of the matches and may reflect updating transfers and loan arrangements.
Source: Goal