Before relocating to Belo Horizonte, the Cacique aims to earn a spot in the donor zone from his modest eighth place, fighting to climb higher with 15 games left on the schedule. The path ahead is tough, but ambition remains intact as the team looks to rewrite its trajectory in the near future.
Colo Colo’s recent triumph over América Mineiro, guided by Gustavo Quinteros, showed resilience, yet questions linger about potential rotations. When asked if he would shuffle the lineup for O’Higgins, the coach did not dismiss the idea. He acknowledged the need to keep Chilean league duties in sharp focus, insisting that winning the league or finishing as runner-up is essential to reclaim a Libertadores berth.
Reflecting on his commitment to South American competition, the Argentine-Bolivian manager plans to rotate several players while preserving a core that can deliver a dependable starting XI. The objective remains clear: move away from the current bottom-tier position, close the gap with a team that has 15 games to prove itself, and secure a competitive debut against Copiapó after international duties draw attention elsewhere. El Capo, who notched a 5-1 victory over the whites in the first round, feels the sting of a tenth-place scoreline, amplified by a tally of 20 points. The gap to the popular monarch, who relies on substantial public support to maintain form, continues to demand attention and leadership from everyone involved.
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COLO COLO TRAINING Brian Cortes; Oscar Opazo, Alan Saldivia, Ramiro González, Erick Wiemberg; Vicente Pizarro, Esteban Pavez; Jordan Thompson; Marcos Bolados, Dario Lezcano and Fabian Castillo. DT: Gustavo Quinteros.
O’HIGGINS SETUP Nacho Gonzalez; Brian Torrealba, Juan Fuentes, Moises González; Fabián Hormazábal, Pablo Hernández, Camilo Moya, Matías Marín, Antonio Díaz; Facundo Castro and Matias Belmar. DT: Pablo De Muner.