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Match Preview
Chile and Uruguay face off at the Estadio do Maracana on Monday. Both teams have already qualified for the knockout round, but this match will determine who finishes atop the Group C.
Chile are currently first at six points, beating Japan 4-0 and Ecuador 2-1, while favored Uruguay have four points after beating Ecuador 4-0 but drawing Japan 2-2. Not only will Monday's match be close, but the previous six meetings between the sides included three victories for each.
Predicted Lineups
Chile: Gabriel Arias, Guillermo Maripan, Mauricio Isla, Jean Beausejour, Gary Medel, Arturo Vidal, Erick Pulgar, Charles Aranguiz, Jose Fuenzalida, Alexis Sanchez, Eduardo Vargas
Uruguay: Fernando Muslera, Jose Maria Gimenez, Diego Godin, Giovanni Gonzalez, Martin Caceres, Rodrigo Bentancur, Nicolas Lodeiro, Nahitan Nandez, Lucas Torreira, Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani
Combined XI
Player Recommendations
Forward: Alexis Sanchez had an extremely poor season for Manchester United, scoring only a single goal in the Premier League. However, in the national colors, Sanchez looked a completely different player, as he has already scored two goals and provided an assist in just two matches. With United beginning to look desperate to offload the former Arsenal striker, Sanchez will be hoping to continue his red-hot form for Chile in hopes it can help revive his club career.
Midfielder: Rodrigo Bentancur is turning into a permanent feature in the Uruguay team, and he continues to prove his worth,
Match Preview
Chile and Uruguay face off at the Estadio do Maracana on Monday. Both teams have already qualified for the knockout round, but this match will determine who finishes atop the Group C.
Chile are currently first at six points, beating Japan 4-0 and Ecuador 2-1, while favored Uruguay have four points after beating Ecuador 4-0 but drawing Japan 2-2. Not only will Monday's match be close, but the previous six meetings between the sides included three victories for each.
Predicted Lineups
Chile: Gabriel Arias, Guillermo Maripan, Mauricio Isla, Jean Beausejour, Gary Medel, Arturo Vidal, Erick Pulgar, Charles Aranguiz, Jose Fuenzalida, Alexis Sanchez, Eduardo Vargas
Uruguay: Fernando Muslera, Jose Maria Gimenez, Diego Godin, Giovanni Gonzalez, Martin Caceres, Rodrigo Bentancur, Nicolas Lodeiro, Nahitan Nandez, Lucas Torreira, Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani
Combined XI
Player Recommendations
Forward: Alexis Sanchez had an extremely poor season for Manchester United, scoring only a single goal in the Premier League. However, in the national colors, Sanchez looked a completely different player, as he has already scored two goals and provided an assist in just two matches. With United beginning to look desperate to offload the former Arsenal striker, Sanchez will be hoping to continue his red-hot form for Chile in hopes it can help revive his club career.
Midfielder: Rodrigo Bentancur is turning into a permanent feature in the Uruguay team, and he continues to prove his worth, registering a game-high six tackles and seven interception against Japan.
Defender: Jose Maria Gimenez is one of the best young centre-backs in the world of football. The Atletico Madrid defender is famous for his strength and aerial presence, and has put in a number of impressive performances, both for club and country, including a goal in their last match.
Captain pick: Alexis Sanchez
Vice-captain pick: Luis Suarez
