Australia vs. Chile, 2014 World Cup: Lineups
Arturo Vidal makes a surprise start as he returns from injury as Chile take on Australia in the second game in Group B.
Cameron Spencer
Well, good luck following Spain-Netherlands, guys. On the plus side, Arturo Vidal is fit to start as Chile face Australia, but he does so in a very bizarre lineup for the South Americans.
Gary Medel and Gonzalo Jara comprise a highly unorthodox centre-back partnership, while the rest of the team is lined up in a diamond, with Jorge Valdivia behind Alexis Sanchez and Eduardo Vargas, with Vidal one of the central midfielders. Marcelo Diaz is at the base of midfield.
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Australia, meanwhile, are lining up in a far more conventional formation, with Mathew Lackie, Mark Bresciano and Tommy Oar behind Tim Cahill up front in a 4-2-3-1.
Australia starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Mat Ryan, Ivan Franjic, Jason Davidson, Matthew Spiranovic, Alex Wilkinson, Matthew Leckie, Tommy Oar, Mile Jedinak, Mark Bresciano, Tim Cahill.
Chile starting lineup *(4-3-1-2 diamond): Claudio Bravo; Eugenio Mena, Mauricio Isla, Gary Medel, Gonzalo Jara; Charles Aranguiz, Marcelo Diaz, Arturo Vidal; Jorge Valdivia; Alexis Sanchez, Eduardo Vargas,
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