Copa America
Jul 6, 2024 11.00pm
5
0
HT : 3 0
FT University of Phoenix Stadium
  • Jhon Cordoba 8' goal
  • James Rodriguez 15' goal
  • Luis Diaz 41' goal
  • Mateus Uribe 45' yellowcard
  • Richard Rios 70' goal
  • Miguel Borja 90'+3' goal
  • yellowcard Jovani Welch 54'
  • yellowcard Edgardo Farina 64'
  • yellowcard Jose Cordoba 90'+1'

Panama lineup vs. Colombia: Predicted XI for Copa America quarter-final match

Is Carrasquilla able to return? Predicted Panama lineup vs. Colombia

Panama are unable to welcome back midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla for Saturday's Copa America quarter-final clash against Colombia at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.

Carrasquilla was shown a straight red card for a stud-showing tackle on Christian Pulisic in Panama's 2-1 victory over USA last week and CONMEBOL have since confirmed that he will serve a two-match suspension - the first of those was served on Tuesday as Panama beat Bolivia 3-1.

Jovani Welch deputised in centre-midfield alongside Cristian Martinez against Bolivia and both players are set to continue in the first XI on Saturday, with Cesar Blackman and Edgar Barcenas expected to provide width on the flanks.

Head coach Thomas Christiansen is set to stick with a 5-4-1 formation that he has used throughout the tournament, with Michael Murillo and Eric Davis - who have racked up 169 international caps between them - poised to retain their places at full-back.

Roderick Miller was dropped to the substitutes' bench last time out and will be hoping to force his way back into the first XI at the expense of Carlos Harvey to play alongside Jose Cordoba and Edgardo Farina at centre-back.

After scoring in the win over Bolivia, Jose Fajardo could keep his place as the lone striker, but Christiansen will consider handing a start to Eduardo Guerrero, who came off the substitutes' bench to score in the same game.

Panama possible starting lineup: Mosquera; Murillo, Farina, Cordoba, Harvey, Davies; Blackman, Martinez, Welch, Barcenas; Fajardo

> Click here to see how Colombia could line up for this contest

POLL
Who will win Saturday's Copa America clash between 1st position Group D and 2nd position Group C?
1st position Group D 84%
Draw 11%
2nd position Group C 5%
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