Last summer in the country of Chile, a whole country got together to watch their national team win the Copa America against Argentina which they won on the penalties. Exactly one year after that, the same tournament turns 100 years of existence and the South American Football Federation (CONMEBOL) decided to make a special edition of the tournament where we could also watch teams from the Central and North American federation (CONCACAF), compete for the same trophy. This is called the Copa America Centenario.
Destiny decided to get back at Chile and their first match will be against Argentina, who they defeated on the final last year. As part of group D, Chile will start their road to the final against Argentina, then they will play against Bolivia and Panama. The main stars of last year's success will repeat the roster, but they will have a different manager in Juan Antonio Pizzi. Take a look at the whole squad for Chile.
Squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Claudio Bravo (Barcelona), Johnny Herrera (Universidad de Chile), Cristopher Toselli (Universidad Catolica)
Defenders: Mauricio Isla (Marseille), Jose Pedro Fuenzalida (Universidad Catolica), Gonzalo Jara (Universidad de Chile), Enzo Roco (Espanyol), Gary Medel (Inter), Eugenio Mena (Sao Paulo)
Midfielders: Jean Beausejour (Colo Colo), Marcelo Diaz (Celta Vigo), Francisco Silva (Chiapas), Erick Pulgar (Bologna), Arturo Vidal (Bayern Munich), Matias Fernandez (Fiorentina), Charles Aranguiz (Bayer Leverkusen), Pablo Hernandez (Celta Vigo), Edson Puch (LDU Quito).
Forwards: Nicolas Castillo (Universidad Catolica), Fabian Orellana (Celta Vigo), Mauricio Pinilla (Atalanta), Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal), Eduardo Vargas (Hoffenheim).
Photo credit: Seleccion Chilena
Nómina oficial: conoce a los 23 elegidos para defender a @LaRoja en la @CA2016 #VamosChile pic.twitter.com/QeiLdmmqRZ
— Selección Chilena (@LaRoja) 16 de mayo de 2016