In a decisive Copa de la Liga clash, Colo Colo coach Fernando Ortiz has surprised the football world with an unprecedented lineup. Due to the last-minute absences of his attacking stars, Maximiliano Romero and Javier Correa, the “Cacique” will take the field against Coquimbo Unido with a team whose average age is just 23.2 years.
A teenage goalkeeper and a revamped defense
The biggest surprise starts between the posts with the debut of Gabriel Maureira, just 19 years old, who takes on the responsibility following Fernando De Paul’s injury. The back line follows the same youthful trend, led by Jonathan Villagra (25) and supported by Jeyson Rojas (24), Joaquín Sosa (24), and Diego Ulloa (22). This defense represents a complete overhaul not seen at the club since the 2021 Copa Chile semifinals.
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A teenage attack in search of glory
While the midfield provides a dose of experience with names like Álvaro Madrid and Víctor Felipe Méndez, the forward line will be entirely youthful. The attacking trio, made up of Leandro Hernández (20), Yastin Cuevas (18), and Francisco Marchant (19), has the mission of leading the attack in a high-pressure setting. It is a risky gamble by Ortiz that marks a milestone in the recent history of the Alba institution.
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