Nils Reichmuth on his Chile debut: 'It's like a dream, I'm proud to wear this jersey'

Nils Reichmuth experienced a dream come true as he made his debut for the Chilean national team, "La Roja," in a friendly match against Portugal in Lisbon. Although the team ultimately lost the game, Reichmuth entered the field for the final ten minutes, cherishing the moment.

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It's like a dream. I'm very proud of my first game here and wearing this jersey. It's a great moment for me. I always waited for this moment, but I didn't think it would come so quickly.

"It's like a dream. I'm very proud of my first game here and wearing this jersey. It's a great moment for me. I always waited for this moment, but I didn't think it would come so quickly," Reichmuth told ESPN, reflecting on his debut. He highlighted the positive reception from his teammates, noting, "The group is very good and they treated me very well. They also make being here happier. I enjoy every day and every training session."

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The group is very good and they treated me very well. They also make being here happier. I enjoy every day and every training session.

Reichmuth also shared his commitment to integrating further into the squad, mentioning his efforts to practice and improve his Spanish. Teammate Gabriel Suazo had previously praised Reichmuth's command of the language, adding to the player's positive experience.

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I am going to practice (Spanish) and improve every day here with the group.

Looking ahead, Reichmuth expressed a personal aspiration: he hopes his brother, Miguel, will also get the chance to represent Chile. "It is also a dream for him to play for La Roja and I hope he can also come here one day," Reichmuth stated, emphasizing the importance of family and shared dreams within the sport.

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It is also a dream for him to play for La Roja and I hope he can also come here one day. If we are together it's perfect, but if it's him one day and I'm not, or me... it doesn't matter.