Carlos Queiroz has it clear: that's how the game against Chile raises

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The coach of the Colombian National Team talked about this Saturday's game.

Rival. We play against a team that we don't need to say the quality of the players, the team, the players, the coach they have. I respect them very much. We hope to provide a good show for the fans of both teams. It is one more opportunity. I know we can grow. To play against Chile is to face great players and, whatever happens, win and have a more consistent team, with more colors, because the qualifiers and the Copa América are coming and we are close to making the decisions we expect.
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South American rivals. Playing with South American teams repeatedly is vulgarizing the show, but against Chile it will always be a very important game.

Juan Fernando Quintero. The most important thing is to grow, is that the player is recovered from the injury. Injuries are always bad news. For all players it is important to work, be aware of what can happen, being professional and honest to make the best decisions.

Duván-Muriel. Everyone is ready to play. It is an option to put Duván and Muriel together. I don't see mysteries, things have to be clear, and of course it is a great option for Colombia to know that there are two players like them playing together. Unfortunately in Copa América it has not been possible because of Muriel's injury, but it is an option. But I know that I have two matches and I have to make good decisions for both matches. I want to see everyone's participation. The important thing is that I have opportunities to consolidate the team.

Past against Chile. I think that the Copa América game against Chile was a very particular game, because we played well, but then we lost control of the game, Chile had a very good response and we tried to fight. When you have players like theirs it is normal for it to be a difficult game. We missed a goal, We must leave with a lot of respect and admiration. It is an opportunity to try to play well and win. I want a calm team, with a lot of enthusiasm.

Objective. The preparation and consolidation of the team is a goal. We have to prepare ourselves in the best way. Sometimes we will have to make corrections and I think that the parties are times to grow and learn. We are being consistent. I am sure that later, with more harmony of all players we will make more goals and we will be close to winning more times, but the important thing is to play better football. Always with a positive mindset of winning to get a title, it is the illusion we have and the ambition.

African rivals There are many good teams from Africa and most of them are playing in Europe and it is mixing the characteristics of the African player with the trends of Europe. All teams in Africa are important. It would be interesting to play against them, but everyone is interested in playing against them, but they already have the commitments ready. There is no point in talking about this subject, because it is what it is. You have to know how to live with the situation.

Past Matches Against Brazil we had a taste of victory and against Venezuela we had a taste of defeat. We look for motivation and hope to always move forward.

Archers The idea is to continue the path. There are two friendly matches, we will try to give the opportunity to all players if possible. We know that we are reaching an important moment with David (Ospina), I must find solutions for him, because we all know he is not playing, but he is a captain and reference for us, all players are ready to be here.