Copa America 2015: Sunday’s Day 11 Takeaways

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Published: June 22, 2015

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The group stage of the 2015 Copa America ended on Sunday, with all four teams sharing three points and the same goal difference heading into the final matches.

Colombia have been far from impressive in the tournament despite their midweek win over Brazil as they prepared to meet Peru.

Brazil were looking to bounce back from that defeat to Colombia with a victory over Venezuela to ensure top spot in the section.

Here are our takeaways from Day 11 in Chile.

 

1. Pekerman persistence in Radamel Falcao pays no premium for Colombia

Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman oversaw a tremendous 2014 World Cup for his team, but some were left wondering what could have been if star striker Radamel Falcao had been available for selection.

The Monaco forward had suffered a serious knee injury earlier in the season before being ruled out of Pekerman's final selection for the tournament in Brazil.

However, Falcao has since endured a tortuous campaign on loan at Manchester United, in which he scored only four goals for the Red Devils.



The Copa America offered the chance of some redemption for the Colombian, on whom so much expectancy had rested previously.

But Falcao, who is expected to sign for Chelsea on loan this summer, per Sky Sports, has singularly failed to impress in Chile.

Indeed, such was the concern among Stamford Bridge supporters during the 0-0 draw with Peru on Sunday that several took to social media to urge Jose Mourinho to rethink the move.



It is an awful situation for a player who once strode La Liga with Atletico Madrid like a colossus, but opinion on Falcao's display against the Peruvians offered no respite.

Pekerman must now make a decision on the 29-year-old as he prepares for the quarter-final against Argentina where he can ill-afford any passengers in his team.

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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