Vidal still awaits call from La Roja: 'I am working my hardest'

Arturo Vidal, a veteran midfielder for Colo Colo and a key figure in the Chilean national team's history, remains hopeful about a potential return to La Roja. Speaking at an event commemorating the 10th anniversary of Chile's Copa América Centenario victory, Vidal reiterated his strong desire to wear the national colors once more.

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Always in my heart is wearing the national team's shirt. The most important thing for a player is to wear the shirt of Chile, so I am working my hardest. Hopefully, I get the opportunity, and if not, I can support from the outside, and who knows, maybe in the future, I could be the national team coach.

"The most important thing for a player is to wear the shirt of Chile, so I am working my hardest," Vidal stated. He expressed optimism about getting another chance and, if not, is open to supporting the team from the sidelines, even considering a future coaching role. Vidal also defended his current form, pointing to his performances for Colo Colo as evidence of his continued ability.

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If you've seen my games, I don't think I'm doing badly, am I?

He highlighted that experienced players often remain valuable assets in national teams regardless of age, citing examples from other countries. "If you look at national teams around the world, the best players are always there, no matter their age, because older players bring significant weight to the team," he explained.

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If you look at national teams around the world, the best players are always there, no matter their age, because older players bring significant weight to the team. And we all know that.

Vidal also called for clarity regarding the national team's future direction, stressing the urgent need to appoint a new head coach. "We need a coach to arrive or be appointed, and then we can all work together to move Chilean football forward," he urged. He also shared his aspiration for the current generation of Chilean talent to replicate the success of the past, believing they can win another Copa América.

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We need a coach to arrive or be appointed, and then we can all work together to move Chilean football forward.