Colo Colo integrates youth players under manager Fernando Ortiz

Colo Colo is integrating youth talent into its first team as manager Fernando Ortiz continues to prioritize the club's academy. Under Ortiz's leadership, 14 youth players have now made official debuts.

As the team prepares for a decisive Copa Chile round-of-16 rematch against Audax Italiano, Ortiz is expected to field two 18-year-old prospects, Cristián Díaz and Gedeón Díaz, in the starting lineup. The decision comes as the club seeks to break a three-match winless streak. Gedeón Díaz, who holds dual Chilean and Venezuelan nationality, has already seen professional minutes following his debut in the first leg of the current series.