Brayan Cortés on La Roja Return: 'If I Wasn't Called Up, There Must Have Been a Reason'

Goalkeeper Brayan Cortés has reflected on his return to the Chilean national team, the "La Roja," after a significant absence, admitting that his previous omissions were likely due to valid reasons.

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If I wasn't called up, there must have been a reason. I just have to put my head down. I analyze it very calmly.

"If I wasn't called up, there must have been a reason. I just have to put my head down. I analyze it very calmly," Cortés stated. He added, "One always wants to be there, but you have to accept it and get stronger."

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One always wants to be there, but you have to accept it and get stronger.

Looking ahead to the preparatory matches against the Democratic Republic of Congo and Portugal, Cortés highlighted the value of facing high-caliber opponents. "Every match is very important. These are teams going to the World Cup. We are preparing for that," he explained. He also urged patience regarding the team's generational transition, noting the integration of new players with good potential. "New faces have been called up, who have good levels. We have to have a little patience. There is good work, a good group. We have to show it match by match," the Iquique-born player added.

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Every match is very important. These are teams going to the World Cup. We are preparing for that.

Cortés also addressed the competition for the starting goalkeeper role with Lawrence Vigouroux and Thomas Gillier. He believes that internal competition is beneficial for the entire squad. "Here, everyone comes to give their best. Competing is the only way to earn the spot. Lawrence is doing well, 'Thomy' too. It's a technical decision; we are here to deliver," he concluded.

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New faces have been called up, who have good levels. We have to have a little patience. There is good work, a good group. We have to show it match by match.