Overview
- Following the victory over Russia, Brereton said the coaching staff "has been brilliant" since his return, highlighting the connection within the group under Nicolás Córdova.
- He emphasized pride in wearing Chile's shirt and said the squad has turned the page on missing the World Cup to focus on the future.
- Brereton has scored in consecutive friendlies—first against Peru and then against Russia—helping deliver two straight wins.
- Chile now meets Peru in Sochi, with Brereton describing the opponent as a good team with young players and stating the team’s goal of a third consecutive win.
- Peruvian outlets reported that some interpreted his praise as a veiled jab at Ricardo Gareca, a reading presented as media interpretation rather than a direct accusation.