FNX Magokiler Posted December 23, 2020 Posted December 23, 2020 Ben Brereton was nationalized in the last hours and is now available to play for the Chilean national team. Reinaldo Rueda looked for him after Sebastián Soto's refusal. Ben Brereton is already Chilean and can play for the national team that, until now, has been led by Reinaldo Rueda. The English forward, who a few weeks ago emerged as an option to defend La Roja, completed his nationalization procedures and could be considered for the qualifying matches in March, where Chile will face Paraguay and Ecuador. Brereton's family shared a photo on their social networks after confirming that he is already a Chilean citizen. In it, the soccer player appears next to the national flag in the consulate of our country. Who is Ben Brereton? Brereton is a 21-year-old attacker who plays for Blackburn Rovers, of the English Championship, and is the son of an English father and a Chilean mother. In 2018, when he arrived at the legendary British club, he hinted at the option of playing for La Roja. "I am half Chilean. My mother is from Chile and my father from England. My teammates don't believe me, but my mom came to England when she was young and ended up with my dad. That means I'm eligible to play for Chile, doesn't it? ? "Brereton commented two years ago. The center-forward began his career as a professional at Nottingham Forest, and was later loaned to Blackburn Rovers, a club that eventually bought his pass and is currently an important part of his squad. There he shares a squad with Harvey Elliott (17), the great pearl of Liverpool, who made his debut in the 'Reds' when he was 16 years old. In 2017, Brereton was crowned at the 2017 U19 European Championship defending England. Mason Mount, current star of Frank Lampard's Chelsea, played in this team. Being a youth tournament, that cup would not prevent him from playing for the Red. In the current season of the English Championship, he has 15 games played, with three goals and four assists. Of course, he has not played since December 2, when he injured his left knee after a violation by Shaun Hutchinson, a Millwall player. Ligament damage was first suspected, but ultimately that was ruled out. In fact, Tony Mowbray, Blackburn's coach, noted that the situation was not so dire and did not require surgery. Mowbray is very satisfied with the level shown by Brereton in the season. This was pointed out after that game in which the now Chilean striker was injured. “Ben has been incredible for us this season with the work ethic that he has shown (...) He didn't have his best game for us tonight, I told him after the game, but he has been incredible, he has done exceptionally well for the football team this particular season, "he said. La Roja already has a new forward. 1
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