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Chile to face Brazil in S. American World Cup qualifier

Xinhua, October 8, 2015 Adjust font size:

Just one day before of the first match of the South American World Cup qualifying tournament, Chile knows Brazil is a rival that still commands respect and it is ready to face it, local press reported Wednesday.

Chile and Brazil will play the first game of the tournament on Thursday in National Stadium in Santiago.

Both squads will not play with all their best players, but still they will use the game to test their strength.

From the Chilean squad, midfielder Charles Aranguiz is injured and will not play, and it is not sure if Arturo Vidal and Alexis Sanchez will be part of the team against Brazil.

Brazil, led by coach Dunga, will lack the presence of Neymar, who is suspended as a penalty received during Copa America.

Jorge Sampaoli, coach of the Chilean squad, said he is not sure if Vidal will be part of the team on Thursday. Endi