Montes aims to replicate, surpass Chile's 'Golden Generation'

Chilean forward Clemente Montes is confident in the current national team, aiming to match or exceed the legacy of the "Golden Generation." Montes, who feels he is in good personal form, believes the team is adapting to coach Nicolás Córdova's tactics.

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The Golden Generation marked us all. Obviously, we want to replicate or even surpass what they did, but for that, we have to work.

"The Golden Generation marked us all. Obviously, we want to replicate or even surpass what they did, but for that, we have to work," Montes stated. He noted that while some players compete abroad, the team needs more players in top clubs to truly compete at that level. "It's a process," he added.

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We want them to get excited because we work to give them the same joys that the Golden Generation gave us.

Montes urged fans to trust the team, emphasizing their growing understanding of the coach's strategy. "We want them to get excited because we work to give them the same joys that the Golden Generation gave us," he said. He also hopes to translate his strong performance with Universidad Católica to the national team. "It's a very beautiful opportunity that comes with the moment I'm experiencing. I want to take advantage of this instance and gain more confidence to stay here in the national team," Montes explained.

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It's a very beautiful opportunity that comes with the moment I'm experiencing. I want to take advantage of this instance and gain more confidence to stay here in the national team.

Reflecting on the upcoming match against Portugal, Montes, who recently joined the squad, anticipates a competitive game. "I'm just joining, but I imagine the coach will want to play equally against the opponent, as he always has. We have to trust his idea; if we fulfill it 100%, I think we can get a good result," he concluded.

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I'm just joining, but I imagine the coach will want to play equally against the opponent, as he always has. We have to trust his idea; if we fulfill it 100%, I think we can get a good result.