Pinto to change line-up for Ecuador clash

Colombia coach might include striker Radamel Falcao Garcia and defender Aquivaldo Mosquera to face Ecuador at South American Qualifiers. Watch it Live on JumpTV.
River Plate (ARG) striker Radamel Falcao Garcia and Sevilla FC defender Aquivaldo Mosquera are two of the four changes in the lineup Colombia coach Jorge Luis Pinto is planning regarding next Wednesday game against Ecuador in round 6 at the South American Qualifiers. Watch Ecuador vs Colombia Live & On Demand on JumpTV.

Pinto is forced to make two changes in the lineup that drew 1-1 against Peru last Saturday because defenders Cristian Zapata suffered a jaw bone injury, and Estiven Velez got his right leg injured.

Udinese Calcio player Zapata will be replaced by Sevilla FC defender Aquivaldo Mosquera del Sevilla, while Cucuta Deportivo's Elvis Gonzalez and Atletico Nacional's Camilo Zuņiga have chances to replace Velez.

"There may be three or four changes, they will be announced the day of the game at 3 p.m", Pinto said to the press after the practice held in Rionegro, nearby the team camp in Medellin.

Even though Pinto refused to say further information about the lineup to face Ecuador, spokespersons from the coaching staff think midfielder Jose Amaya and striker Radamel Falcao Garcia will enter the field from scratch.

"We're going to Ecuador to take the win", Colombia coach said, who also admitted he's concerned to improve the defensive line, ball steal and control.

Colombia rank third at the Qualifiers standings with nine points, four less than leader Paraguay, while Ecuador rank eighth with four points.


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