Chile’s 30-Man Squad Announced for World Cup Preparations
As the World Cup approaches, Chile is set to face tough competition in Group B, with formidable opponents in Australia, Spain, and the Netherlands. To navigate this challenging group, coach Jorge Sampaoli will rely heavily on key players such as Arturo Vidal in midfield and Alexis Sanchez in attack. While the final 23-man squad will be announced soon, Sampaoli has revealed the list of 30 players currently under consideration.
The squad, which includes a blend of experienced veterans and young talents, is expected to bring a high level of intensity to the competition. Chile will be looking to build on their impressive performances in recent years and make a strong impact in Brazil.
Here is the list of 30 pre-selected players for Chile’s World Cup campaign:
Goalkeepers:
Claudio Bravo (Real Sociedad/ESP)
Johnny Herrera (Universidad de Chile)
Cristopher Toselli (Universidad Católica)
Paulo Garces (O’Higgins)
Defenders:
Gary Medel (Cardiff City/ANG)
Gonzalo Jara (Nottingham Forest/ANG)
Marcos Gonzalez (Union Espanola)
Enzo Andia (Universidad Catolica)
Jose Rojas (Universidad de Chile)
Eugenio Mena (Santos/BRE)
Mauricio Isla (Juventus/ITA)
Midfielders:
Jorge Valdivia (Palmeiras/BRE)
Felipe Gutierrez (Twente/NET)
Rodrigo Millar (Atlas/MEX)
Jose Pedro Fuenzalida (Colo Colo)
Pablo Hernandez (O’Higgins)
Matias Fernandez (Fiorentina)
Francisco Silva (Osasuna/ESP)
Arturo Vidal (Juventus/ITA)
Charles Aranguiz (Internacional/BRE)
Marcelo Diaz (Basel/SUI)
Carlos Carmona (Atalanta/ITA)
Miiko Albornoz (Malmo/SUE)
Forwards:
Alexis Sanchez (Barcelona/ESP)
Esteban Paredes (Colo Colo)
Eduardo Vargas (Valencia/ESP)
Gustavo Canales (Union Espanola)
Jean Beausejour (Wigan Athletic/ANG)
Mauricio Pinilla (Cagliari/ITA)
Fabian Orellana (Celta Vigo/ESP)
With a mix of seasoned internationals and promising newcomers, Chile is looking to be a strong contender in what is sure to be a challenging group. Fans will eagerly await the final squad announcement as Sampaoli fine-tunes his selection for the tournament.
