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Granit Xhaka earned his 150th cap in the 2-0 win over Algeria and the Sunderland midfielder remains a crucial cog in the Swiss midfield. While the captain brings a wealth of experience, it is Johan Manzambi who electrifies.
The 20-year-old has been a breath of fresh air since coming into the side and has already registered three goals and two assists. But it’s not just his output that impresses; he goes past players with ease and always seems to pick the right pass.
Head coach Murat Yakin knows he has a star on his hands and is now getting the best not only from Manzambi, but also from fellow attackers Ruben Vargas, Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye.
The dark horse tag can often be a curse but Colombia’s credentials have been enhanced with their performances in North America. They have been exceptional at the back and dynamic in attack.
The only slight concern for head coach Nestor Lorenzo is that his side have struggled to convert their dominance into goals. They had 24 shots in the stalemate with Portugal and 20 attempts in the 1-0 victory over Ghana.
He’ll hope they are more clinical against Switzerland and will be looking to Luis Díaz and Jhon Arias to add to their tallies. Luis Suárez, who has yet to score, will likely have the chance to break his duck as Jhon Cordoba will miss out with his tournament ending injury.
Switzerland vs Colombia: Q+A
What time does Switzerland vs Colombia kick-off?
Switzerland vs Colombia kicks off at 9pm BST / 4pm ET / 1pm PT / 6am AEST (Wed.).
Have Switzerland and Colombia met at the World Cup before?
Yes. The pair faced off in the group stage of the previous World Cup in the USA, with Colombia beating Switzerland 2-0 in 1994 despite ultimately finishing bottom of Group A.
FourFourTwo’s prediction
Switzerland 1-2 Colombia
FourFourTwo expects the South Americans to advance, but they might just need extra-time to get the job done.
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