2015 Copa América squads explained

The 2015 Copa América was an international football tournament held in Chile from 11 June to 4 July 2015. All twelve national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad of 22 players, or 23 players if the team chose to have three goalkeepers; only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament. Each nation's squad of players were given shirt numbers 1–23.

Group A

Chile

The final 23-player squad was announced on 30 May 2015. On 5 June 2015, midfielder Edson Puch was ruled out of the tournament due to muscle tear, being replaced by Francisco Silva.[1] José Pedro Fuenzalida also replaced the injured Carlos Carmona on 7 June 2015.[2]

Head coach: Jorge Sampaoli

Mexico

The final 23-player squad was announced on 11 May 2015. On 26 May 2015, defender Miguel Ángel Herrera sustained an ankle injury and was ruled out of the tournament, being replaced by Juan Carlos Valenzuela.[3]

Head coach: Miguel Herrera

Ecuador

The final 23-player squad was announced on 1 June 2015. On 1 June 2015, midfielder Michael Arroyo sustained an ankle injury and was ruled out of the tournament, being replaced by Pedro Larrea.[4] On 3 June 2015, midfielder Antonio Valencia was ruled out of the tournament after undergoing urgent ankle surgery.[5] On 11 June 2015, forward Jaime Ayoví was ruled out due to a muscle strain and was replaced by Daniel Angulo.[6]

Head coach: Gustavo Quinteros

Bolivia

The final 23-player squad was announced on 1 June 2015.

Head coach: Mauricio Soria

Group B

Argentina

The final 23-player squad was announced on 27 May 2015. The squad numbers were revealed on 7 June 2015.[7]

Head coach: Gerardo MartinoNote: Mariano Andújar suffered an injured hand midway through the tournament, and Agustín Marchesín was called up to replace him on 22 June 2015. According to the regulations, once the competition starts, only the goalkeepers may be replaced due to injury.[8]

Uruguay

The final 23-player squad was announced on 23 May 2015. The squad numbers were revealed on 5 June 2015.[9]

Head coach: Óscar Tabárez

Paraguay

The final 23-player squad was announced on 28 May 2015.

Head coach: Ramón Díaz

Jamaica

Head coach: Winfried Schäfer

Group C

Brazil

The final 23-player squad was announced on 5 May 2015. On 24 May 2015, goalkeeper Diego Alves sustained a knee injury and was ruled out of the tournament, being replaced by goalkeeper Neto.[10] On 29 May 2015, defender Marcelo sustained a back injury and was ruled out of the tournament, being replaced by defender Geferson.[11] On 2 June 2015, midfielder Luiz Gustavo was ruled out of the tournament due to pending surgery to correct a meniscus injury, being replaced by midfielder Fred.[12] On 11 June 2015, Danilo was withdrawn from the squad after picking up an injury in Brazil's friendly match against Mexico. He was replaced by Dani Alves.[13]

Head coach: Dunga

Colombia

The final 23-player squad was announced on 30 May 2015.

Head coach: José Pékerman

Peru

The final 23-player squad was announced on 25 May 2015. The squad numbers were revealed on 7 June 2015.[14]

Head coach: Ricardo Gareca

Venezuela

The final 23-player squad was announced on 1 June 2015.

Head coach: Noel Sanvicente

Notes and References

  1. News: JUGADOR CONVOCADO A LA SELECCIÓN CHILENA. 5 June 2015. 5 June 2015. ANFP.
  2. News: Fuenzalida replaces injured Carmona in Chile's Copa América squad . 17 November 2015 . ca2015.com . 7 June 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151119170852/http://www.ca2015.com/en/news/fuenzalida-replaces-carmona-in-chiles-copa-america-squad/108k4m6dh5bwc1k9a953dk8ap3 . 19 November 2015 .
  3. News: Herrera Equihua causó baja del Tri. 26 May 2015. 26 May 2015. Mediotiempo.
  4. News: NÓMINA OFICIAL DE LA TRI PARA LA COPA AMÉRICA 2015. 1 June 2015. 26 May 2015. Mediotiempo.
  5. News: Manchester United's Antonio Valencia to miss Copa América. 3 June 2015. 3 June 2015. The Guardian.
  6. News: Injured Jaime Ayoví replaced by Daniel Angulo in Ecuador squad. 11 June 2015. 11 June 2015. Copa América 2015.
  7. Web site: Argentina reveal Copa América squad numbers with Messi No.10. 9 June 2015.
  8. Web site: Goalkeeper Andújar returns to Argentina and is replaced by Marchesín. CONMEBOL. 22 June 2015.
  9. Web site: Uruguay confirm Copa América squad numbers as Rolán lands Suárez's No.9 . 9 June 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150612033334/http://www.ca2015.com/en/news/uruguay-confirm-copa-america-squad-numbers-with-rolan-taking-suarezs-no9/1g4mw7am9khxi1dcpc7jxfh8f4 . 12 June 2015 .
  10. News: Diego Alves Ruled Out of Copa America With Serious Knee Injury. 24 May 2015. 26 May 2015. beIN Sports. 26 May 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150526194417/http://www.beinsports.tv/news/title/diego-alves-ruled-out-of-copa-america-with-serious-knee-injury/article/ivb6fgx6zy7q1mbzami83novx. dead.
  11. News: Geferson, do Internacional, é convocado para a Copa América. Internacional's Geferson chosen for the Copa América. 29 May 2015. 29 May 2015. CBF. pt. 10 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160610235318/http://selecao.cbf.com.br/noticias/selecao-masculina/geferson-do-internacional-e-convocado-para-a-copa-america#.VWj8HtJ_Oko. dead.
  12. News: Brazil's Luiz Gustavo to miss Copa America due to knee surgery. 2 June 2015. 2 June 2015. ESPNFC.
  13. News: Dani Alves joins Brazil's Copa America squad. 11 June 2015. 11 June 2015. Goal.com.
  14. Web site: Peru release team numbers for Copa América with Guerrero No.9. 9 June 2015.