The 2010 World Cup semi-finalists are widely believed to be a shoe-in for at least the third-place playoff game. With an attacking triumvirate of Liverpool’s Luis Suárez, Atlético Madrid’s Diego Forlán and Napoli’s Edinson Cavani, it’s hard to argue against them upsetting the odds again.
Luis Suárez bagged 45 goals this season, 35 of which came in the league and he was duly named Dutch Footballer of the Year. Playing behind the centre-forward gives Suarez the freedom to find space, shoot from distance or go wide if that is where the space is.Can he lift up his country this time?
Chile have arrived at the tournament in good form, unbeaten in their last five games, including draws against the United States and Portugal.
Chile are fancied by many to be potential semi-finalists and aside from Sanchez, Sevilla’s Gary Medel is another name making headlines.
Alexis Sanchez Chile’s ‘Wonderboy’ & Heir to Ronaldo’s Throne at Manchester United. That's what is called. Can he prove that he is indeed Wonderboy this time?
Mexico are arriving in Argentina for this month’s Copa America in midst of a bit of a storm. First things first, Mexico are the invitees to this grand occasion, as they aren’t actually a part of the CONMEBOL – the association of South American football. FIFA couldn’t allow the Mexican first team to participate in any competition outside of the CONCAF; ergo the members of the Mexican 2012 Olympic Football team were summoned. Consequently Mexico were to participate in the Copa America starting July 1 with an under-22 squad, as well as five replacement players. The other participants in Group C include the likes of Chile, Peru, and Uruguay.
Giovani Dos Santos plays as an attacking midfielder for English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. He can also play as a winger or second striker made his debut for the Mexico national team in a 1–0 victory over Panama on 9 September 2007.
Peru comes into the tournament having won it only a couple of times – 1939 and 1975. Their chances are not too bright this time around as well, especially with a lot of key players missing the tournament due to injury.
Jefferson Farfan scored 14 goals, helping the club to another Peruvian championship. Will he make it again fir his country Peru this Copa America 2011?
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