São Paulo striker Gonzalo Tapia called up by Chile | OneFootball

São Paulo had another player called up to his national team this Monday. After Bobadilla was called by Paraguay, it was Gonzalo Tapia's turn to be called up by Chile. Even though he is not at his best moment with Tricolor Paulista, he will defend his national team against Cape Verde and New Zealand on the 27th (Friday) and 30th (Monday), respectively.

The call-up of the forward, however, could become a problem for Roger Machado, as São Paulo has a match against Internacional scheduled for April 1st, while the forward plays his last game on the FIFA date two days earlier.

The second match for Chile will be in New Zealand, therefore, depending on the return logistics and the player's fatigue, Tapia might be unavailable to face Colorado.

Other Call-ups

Besides the Tricolor forward, right-back Iván Román, who plays for Atlético-MG, was also called up to the Chilean national team. Defender Kuscevic, who has played for Palmeiras, Coritiba, and Fortaleza, and forward Aravena, formerly of Grêmio, are also on coach Nicolas Córdova's list.

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Out of the World Cup

Chile finished at the bottom of the table in this year's World Cup Qualifiers and failed to secure a spot in the tournament. The team finished tenth with 11 points and, in the last FIFA date before the tournament, will face Portugal in June.

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