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Pekerman calls for another strong display

Colombia coach Jose Pekerman hopes his team can repeat the performance they produced against Brazil when they meet Peru on Sunday.

Pekerman's side are bottom of a tight Group C, which has all four teams locked on three points.

"I respect a lot of the players in their hierarchy, as the players on my team do to the rival," Pekerman told a news conference.

"They're a good team with important players and have good control of the ball. We hope to repeat a lot of the things we did against Brazil to be able to leave with the victory."

Pekerman has some injury concerns heading into the game - including star midfielder James Rodriguez - but remains hopeful his squad has sufficient quality to secure the result they need.

"There are some players with physical problems, tomorrow we'll have a meeting with the medical team to determine their progress," Pekerman said.

"We hope we can count on everybody because we're going to face a great team."