Quinteros confident of crashing Chile party

Ecuador coach Gustavo Quinteros said he is confident of spoiling Chile's Copa America party on home soil, when they kick off the tournament on Thursday.

Chile, led by coach Jorge Sampaoli, are among the favourites to challenge for the trophy, but Quinteros claims he has his opposite number figured out.

"We know enough. We know how to play against Sampaoli's teams," he told a news conference.

"I have faith that the team will play well and will grow during the tournament. I have no doubts that the team will respond well."

"Chile have speed in the transitions, they are very fast," he added. 

"We will try to counter them. We are not worried about one single player."

"We have an obligation to represent our country well and make up for bad campaigns in the past," Quinteros continued.

"We want to reverse the results against Mexico and Argentina."

Ecuador midfielder Christian Noboa said his side were looking to capitalise on the burden on Chile to perform. 

"The pressure is all on them," the PAOK man said. 

"We have come here to win."

Ecuador's plans for the Copa have been hampered by Antonio Valencia, Felipe Caicedo, Angel Mena and Michael Arroyo being ruled out of the tournament through injury.

"Ayovi's exit has hurt us a lot," said Noboa. 

"But the group is united and we want to play a good Copa America."