Colo Colo travels to Rancagua to face O’Higgins on Saturday for a Week 4 matchup in the Liga de Primera. The visitors will gaze to capitalize on O’Higgins’ focus being split by their upcoming Copa Libertadores preliminary round tie against Bahia.
With no international commitments of their own this year, Colo Colo is fielding its strongest lineup in league play. Manager Fernando Ortiz is expected to develop just one change to the starting eleven that faced Unión La Calera.
That adjustment comes in attack, as Javier Correa has been ruled out due to a muscle injury sustained against Unión La Calera. Youngster Leandro Hernández will take his place in the starting lineup.
According to Radio ADN, the probable Colo Colo starting lineup is: Fernando de Paul in goal. Jeyson Rojas, Jonathan Villagra, Joaquín Sosa and Diego Ulloa in defense; Tomás Alarcón, Arturo Vidal and Víctor Felipe Méndez in midfield; and Leandro Hernández, Claudio Aquino and Maximiliano Romero leading the attack.
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Leandro Hernández se perfila como titular para el duelo con O’Higgins | Foto: Photosport
New Face in Colo Colo Squad
In the 20-man squad named by Fernando Ortiz, a notable addition is new signing Lautaro Pastrán, who has been working to improve his fitness since joining Colo Colo.
Pastrán showed promising signs during a recent friendly against Unión Española, and could provide an offensive boost from the wing. He is expected to feature on the bench against O’Higgins, potentially making his official debut if the opportunity arises.
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Key Takeaways
- Colo Colo will make only one change to their starting lineup for the match against O’Higgins in Week 4 of the Liga de Primera.
- Javier Correa’s injury opens the door for Leandro Hernández to start.
- New signing Lautaro Pastrán is included in the squad and could make his debut.
