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Pizzi hails 'model' Bravo as Chile go through in Russia

The Roja boss reserved words of praise for the shotstopper after he helped his side reach the Confederations Cup semi-final

Chile coach Juan Antonio Pizzi hailed the influence of the returning Claudio Bravo after his side squeezed through to the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup on Sunday.

Manchester City goalkeeper Bravo made his first appearance since sustaining an injury in the derby clash with Manchester United on April 27 and made several important saves as the South American champions came back to claim a 1-1 draw with Australia and book a last-four clash against Portugal.

Bravo endured a miserable first season in the Premier League but his importance to the national team cannot be underestimated.