Chile vs Germany preview

June 30, 2017
By: Nemanja Lazarevic

Having impressed to defeat Euro 2016 champions Portugal in the semis, Chile can make it three major titles in last three years if they also defeat second-string Germany in the Confederations Cup final.

Die Mannschaft, on the other hand, are buoyed by the 4-1 hammering of Mexico, and eager to prove that Joachim Low’s experiment has worked big time.

The passion with which Chile players perform on the international stage keeps neutral fans tied to their seats when watching La Roja play, but the South American giants have also become a real force to be reckoned with.

Back to back Copa America trophies win by twice beating Argentina on penalties ensured the current squad would be written in the history books, but they clearly want more.

Despite having long seasons behind them and participating in a major international tournament fourth summer in a row, Chile impressed to reach the final and are now 21/20 to lift yet another trophy.

While their performances in the group stage left something to be desired, La Roja bossed the Euro 2016 champions in the semis and should have won the game in regular time.

But, despite being unfortunate not to score in 120 minutes, Chile players kept their nerve and enjoyed a 3-0 victory after penalties.

La Roja face another tough task against in-form Germany, but we believe they can overcome the final hurdle and add another title to their trophy cabinet.

Probable starting line-up (4-3-3): Bravo – Isla, Jara, Medel, Beausejour – Aranguiz, Diaz, Hernandez – Vargas, Vidal, Sanchez.

Many were surprised to see Joachim Low take an under-strength squad at the 2017 Confederations Cup, but it is now clear that he had a plan all the time.

The head coach wanted to expand the pool of players he could select for future tournaments and his experiment worked like a charm.

Not only did players like Goretzka, Sule, Rudy, Stindl and Werner got much needed playing time on international level, but Germany impressed on the road to the final.

Joachim Low kept rotating his squad, but the level of performances never dropped, even if the back line could have done a bit better.

Germany won three of four fixtures in Russia, scoring 11 goals and conceding 5, with their 4-1 triumph over Mexico in the semis the definitely highlight.

It remains to be seen which side will start the final game, but chances are there will not be too many changes to the team that hammered el Tri.

Probable starting line-up (3-4-2-1): ter Stegen – Kimmich, Rudiger, Mustafi – Henrichs, Goretzka, Rudy, Hector – Stindl, Draxler – Werner.

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