Nevertheless, Jose Pekerman feels comfortable enough to rest
a couple of players ahead of the next round as team captain Mario Yepes along
with the impressive winger Juan Cuadrado will sit that one out.
Porto striker Jackson Martinez is expected to start alongside
Sevilla’s Carlos Bacca, while Juventus midfielder Fredy Guarin could feature in
the starting line-up as well.
Japan desperately need a win, as well as a gift from Greece,
and manager Alberto Zaccheroni is fortunate enough to be dealing with no injuries
or suspensions.
Manchester United attacking midfielder Shinji Kagawa is
possibly starting and the same goes for the experienced midfielder Yasuhito
Endo, whereas much will be expected by the team’s star Keisuke Honda who will
be pulling the strings in the attack.
Japan's Keisuke Honda, centre, training with teammates
Japan's Keisuke Honda, centre, training with teammates
KICK-OFF: Tuesday, 9pm
PAST TWO MEETINGS…
Japan 0 Colombia 0, International Friendly, June 2007
Japan 0 Colombia 1 (Hernandez), Confederations Cup, June
2003
STATS…
Japan have never beaten Colombia before.
AC Milan attacking midfielder Keisuke Honda has been
involved in four out of Japan’s last five World Cup goals as he has scored
three times and produced one assist.
Colombia have equalled their World Cup goal record as they
have scored five times, just like in 1962.
Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado has provided three assists
in a World Cup, which is more than any other Colombian footballer.
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ODDS…
Japan to win: 3.1
Colombia to win: 2.37
Draw: 3.5
TV: Live on BBC One at 9pm
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