Colo Colo coach tests new formations, including Vidal in defense, for Superclásico

Colo Colo coach Fernando Ortiz is meticulously planning his team's strategy for the upcoming Superclásico against Universidad de Chile this Sunday. Training sessions have focused on evaluating different tactical setups, with a notable emphasis on the versatile role of star player Arturo Vidal. In initial drills, Vidal was deployed as a defensive midfielder, while Jonathan Villagra was tested in defense and Javier Correa partnered Leandro Hernández in attack. The proposed lineup included Gabriel Maureira in goal; Villagra, Iván Román, and Joaquín Sosa in defense; Jeyson Rojas, Alvaro Madrid, Vidal, Felipe Méndez, and Diego Ulloa in midfield; and Hernández and Correa upfront. Later, Ortiz experimented with Vidal in a defensive position, indicating flexibility in the team's structure. This strategic tinkering aims to find the optimal formation to secure a victory in one of Chilean football's most anticipated matches.