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Brazil v Colombia: Rodriguez welcomes open encounter

Colombia star James Rodriguez believes Brazil's focus on attack will benefit his team in their Copa America clash on Wednesday.

Jose Pekerman's side suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Venezuela in their Group C opener, leaving them with work to do if they are to reach the quarter-finals.

"Against Brazil I expect a more open game, they can play more in attack, and generate more spaces in the back. It could be good for us," he said on Monday.

"It will not be easy to beat Brazil. We must be together and work together to win games."

Brazil started their Copa with an unconvincing 2-1 victory over Peru as Douglas Costa scored a dramatic late winner for Dunga's men.

Neymar starred throughout and equalised after Brazil had fallen behind following some poor defending, before he also set up Costa's goal.

Included in that streak is a 2-1 victory in the quarter-finals of last year's World Cup.

Dunga's Brazil have won 11 matches in a row since their embarrassing exit at that tournament, but he will be hoping for better than their performance against Peru.

Neymar was a standout yet Brazil struggled to create many chances, needing the Barcelona star's brilliance to eventually claim three points.

Pekerman has no plans to make drastic changes with Colombia, lamenting his team's lack of rhythm during their loss to Venezuela.

Pekerman's team will need to contain Neymar given his form in the opener as they eye a much-needed win.