The national striker has shared a story on Instagram in which he highlights what it means to him to wear the national team shirt.
Chile are preparing in Vienna to face Qatar in their second friendly match of the European tour. Amidst this, Alexis Sánchez took the time to respond to a story shared by FIFA showing the Chilean selected at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil in slow motion.
“Representing his country is one of the things a footballer enjoys the most. Everything is a process of improvement, learning and growth “wrote the Chilean in his official account.
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Now, La Roja are preparing for what will be their game against the host team of the next World Cup with the intention of overcoming what was done on a collective level against the Moroccan team in Barcelona, Spain.
In this game, everyone’s team ended up being beaten 2-0 by the African team. With that, the Reds added worries as it was their sixth game in which they failed to score between the last friendly duels and the South American qualifiers.
“They were more intense than us. There are new players and some who have made their debut. We have to understand that most of the rival’s players are playing in Europe and we are at a disadvantage in that respect. Today Chilean players are not going to Europe commented Sánchez after the game against the Moroccans.
“TWe have to mentalize ourselves, continue to grow. We have to reach the intensity we had with Bielsa, try to find that intensity. Improve what we originally offered “, he added later.
“There are a lot of new things. The idea is to press high, like we did with Bielsa. We agree on that. The team must connect better, not be late, because they eat our backs. You know they beat us everywhere. They have a different mentality. You have to say things as they are, you have to do a lot of self-criticism and improve . We are in a new process,” he continued.
In turn, regarding his relationship with Ben Brereton, he indicated that “I wish this pass had come to me too. That I receive a goal pass, not that I am the one doing it. Ben moves very well in spaces and I have to try to turn to put this ball ”.
As for Claudio Bravo, he said that I would like to were is an important pillar for the selection, to play or not to play ”.
Something similar to what Gary Medel commented on in the first friendly. “They outplayed us on the wings and in midfield. We lacked the legs and the intelligence to play their game said the Pitbull after the fall.
“You have to work, train, get back to what you were in the past. We’re just getting started”, he continued before indicating that “there are a lot of players who are just playing the first game. The teacher will choose the best for the game ”.
“Berizzo’s idea is clear to us, we want to return to high pressure. We have to work on it and improve it day by day “, hill.
La Roja will face a new friendly match this Tuesday, September 27 against Qatar. The duel is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. in Chile.
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