Chile building 'playing identity' under Córdova, says defender Suazo

Chilean defender Gabriel Suazo believes the national football team is not just improving but actively forging a "playing identity" under coach Nicolás Córdova. He pointed to the team's performance against Portugal, despite a 2-1 defeat, as evidence of their progress and ability to compete.

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I think we are trusting the work that is being done, in what Nico proposes to us, in his daily work, in his double sessions. I think we have been growing as a team, with better or worse matches, but I think we have and are creating a playing identity.

"I think we are trusting the work that is being done, in what Nico proposes to us, in his daily work, in his double sessions. I think we have been growing as a team, with better or worse matches, but I think we have and are creating a playing identity," Suazo told reporters at the Estádio Nacional de Jamor.

Suazo described the match against Portugal as "difficult, tough," but emphasized that Chile held its own. "We were always in the game, I think we showed it and I think we will continue to grow from here on out as we have been doing," he stated. He also commended his teammates' effort, saying, "In terms of attitude, I think we gave our maximum for this team in today's match. So in that sense, I am completely proud of each of my teammates."

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We were always in the game, I think we showed it and I think we will continue to grow from here on out as we have been doing.

The Sevilla player also noted the positive impact of new players joining the squad, bringing "desire" and "ambition." He believes these additions will help the team become even more competitive on the international stage.

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In terms of attitude, I think we gave our maximum for this team in today's match. So in that sense, I am completely proud of each of my teammates.