Copa America preview: Group A
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So Copa America is getting closer and we want to share our exitement about this competition with a preview of each of the three groups, today is Group A turn.
Chile:
Being the hosts of the tournament can mean
too much pressure for Chile, but with a group of players in their best moment
and with a lot of experience it has never been a better opportunity for them to
finally win the Copa America for the first time
Key Player: Alexis Sanchez. he was one of the best players this season in the Premier League and is very important that he creates chances for Chile to be able to reach the important stages of the competition
Keep an eye on: Angelo Henriquez. With the lack of strikers in the national team, the Manchester United talent would probably be granted a starting spot.
Prediction: They should be able to win the group easily (1)
Mexico:
Mexico comes to the Copa America with the
objective of young players getting experience as their main goal would be to
win Gold Cup that is taking place later this summer, but that doesn’t mean they
are not dangerous as they have proven to be in other editions of the tournament
Key Player: Rafa Marquez. The former Barcelona defender its the responsable of bringing experience to a team full of youth players, and who could be better than him to do this job after 18 years of service with the national team.
Keep an eye on: Jesus "Tecatito" Corona. Copa
America is an immense opportunity for Mexico´s youngsters to shine, and one of
the biggest talents is Tecatito Corona who has being playing for two seasons in
Europe and is known because of his technic and agility
Prediction: With their main focus in Gold Cup, they may put their hopes in being one of the best thirds (3)
Ecuador:
Ecuador comes to Chile with a team that has been afected by injuries, including important and experienced players like Antonio Valencia and Felipe Caicedo, but their courage and will could take them far.
Key Player: Enner Valencia. Currently playing at West Ham he is the key of Ecuador hopes of progress, his physical qualities and dribbling ability makes him a player that other teams defenses fear
Keep an eye on: Fidel Martinez. "The ecuadorian Neymar" could be a delight to watch if he starts the game with the right foot
Prediction: The game against Mexico would determine whether they are second or third (2)
Bolivia:
A new process is starting for Bolivia and they are coming to Chile with the purpose of getting experience to be able to do a good World Cup qualifiers, they may surprise one of the teams above them in the group.
Key Player: Marcelo Moreno Martins, The only Bolivian player
to have some sort of recognition around the football world after playing in
Germany and England. Martins would have the responsibility of leading the team
and scoring the chances they can create
Prediction: It would be a surprise if Bolivia doesn´t finish at the bottom of the group (4)
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