Chile vs. Canada could be suspended: What happened in Ricardo Gareca's last training session, and what would happen again in the 2024 Copa America match

Ricardo Gareca's team was unable to train at the scheduled time due to rain, which could happen again on Saturday. (Video: ESPN)

Everything will be defined today, Saturday June 29, in Group A of the Copa America 2024. Peru will face Argentina, while Pepper will do the same with Canada in the fight for a place in the quarter-finals of the competition. However, in the last hours, an important unknown has emerged in the southern country, after the appearance of some climatic problems that have put the development of the match between the 'red' and the 'canucks'.

Just one day before the confrontation at the Exploria stadium in the city of Orlando, Florida, a weather alert normally conditioned the dispute of this match. The Chilean press reported that the conditions in this city have not been optimal in recent hours and that the same is expected for the period of the contest.

In fact, due to bad weather, those led by Ricardo Gareca were unable to practice normally at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, which could have repercussions during the match with Canada. However, the 'canucks' They experienced the same unfavorable situation.

It's raining, there's a storm in Orlando. The team started training 45 minutes later than scheduled. They were not allowed to go out on the field due to the protocols in force in that area until a little less water falls. They have been training for 25 minutes, we will see what work Gareca can do,” ESPN Chile reporter Christopher Brandt reported from the scene.

The Chilean team trains under the command of Ricardo Gareca, former coach of Peru. Credit: Chilean national team

“The fear is that the conditions tomorrow will be similar, that the rain will not stop and that there will be a storm. So, Protocols are activated in case of possible suspension of the match. We will know tomorrow at the corresponding time. I am giving you this alert because it is common here in the United States that in the event of a storm, sporting events are suspended,” he added.

It should be noted that the match between Chile and Canada will take place this Saturday at 7:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) and will be played at the same time as the match against Chile. Peruvian team against Argentina. In this sense, the clash between 'two-tone' and the 'celestial albicelsus' This is also in doubt, since the duels of this third date of group A should take place at the same time.

In group A, the argentine national team It has already secured its qualification for the quarter-finals of the competition, thanks to its victories against Canada (2-0) and Chile (1-0). However, it is still to define a place for the next stage of this series, which will be contested by the other three teams.

June 25, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul (7) reacts to Chilean midfielder Victor Davila (9) after the match at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
June 25, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul (7) reacts to Chilean midfielder Victor Davila (9) after the match at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Precisely, the 'albicelestial' will close its participation in this first round against the Peruvian team, which is counting on a victory to get excited about a ticket for the next phase. As a preview, Lionel Scaloni announced that he would use an alternative formation, which will be able to take advantage of the 'two-tone' in search of the three points. However, it will not be an easy mission for those led by Jorge Fossati.

For his part, Canada And Pepper They will play for everything in the other confrontation. The North American team, for now, qualifies for the quarterfinals, but it must beat the 'red' to have your ticket guaranteed. Meanwhile, those led by Gareca are confident of beating the 'canucks' to surpass them in the standings, hoping – also – that Peru does not beat Argentina. The last place could be defined by goal difference, as it is likely that there will be equality of points in the standings.

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