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Published on Jun, 24 2024
Former Leeds manager Jesse Marsch appointed as Canada's head coach last month
Canada lost 2-0 against Argentina in their tournament opener
Peru have a point after drawing with Chile
Canada aims to kickstart their Copa America campaign against Peru at Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, following a loss to tournament favorites Argentina. Peru secured a valuable point in a goalless draw with Chile and hopes to continue defying the odds.
New manager Jesse Marsch has utilized a 4-4-2 formation in all three of his matches.
Richie Laryea, after recovering from an injury, has featured in Canada's last two matches, earning his 50th cap against Argentina.
Jonathan David will lead the attack, with Samuel Piette pushing for a recall.
Defensive stability will be key, with the backline expected to remain unchanged to maintain cohesion and resilience.
Head coach Jorge Fossati employed a 3-5-2 formation in the 0-0 draw with Chile and is expected to stick with it.
Left wing-back Luis Advincula is a major doubt due to an Achilles injury, likely to be replaced by Marcos Lopez if unfit.
The midfield will play a crucial role, with Renato Tapia and Yoshimar Yotún expected to anchor and dictate the pace.
The Stats
Canada had seven first-half shots against Argentina, the most any team has managed against the World Cup holders since November 2021.
Peru has won their last four games against CONCACAF opponents.
Los Incas are unbeaten in their last six outings.
In their head-to-head record, both nations have one win each from their two previous friendly matches.
Canada’s recent form has been inconsistent, with defensive lapses and missed scoring opportunities plaguing their performance.
Peru has shown improvement under Fossati, with a disciplined approach and strategic defensive setups.
Prediction
While Canada is favored by oddsmakers, Peru enters the match in good form with three wins and three draws from their last six games. Peru's defense has been strong, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only three goals.
Canada, under Jesse Marsch, has not scored in three games but showed potential in their 2-0 defeat to Argentina. Peru, currently bottom in the CONMEBOL qualification process for the 2024 World Cup, sees this tournament as an opportunity to gain momentum.
Expect a tight match, possibly decided by a single goal, given both teams' recent performances.
Tactical Battle: Marsch's 4-4-2 versus Fossati's 3-5-2 will be a fascinating clash of strategies, focusing on how each team exploits the other's formation.
Key Players: Jonathan David's ability to break Peru’s solid defense could be decisive, while Peru will rely on veteran leadership from players like Paolo Guerrero to create scoring chances.
Set-Pieces: With goals expected to be scarce, set-pieces might be the best opportunity for either team to score, making corners and free-kicks highly significant.
Injury Impact: The potential absence of Luis Advincula could weaken Peru's left flank, providing Canada with a potential area to exploit.
Key Stats:Portugal has scored 13 goals in their last five matches, all featuring over 2.5 goals.
Georgia has conceded 18 goals in their last 10 matches, highlighting defensive weaknesses.
Diogo Jota has been involved in seven goals in his last 370 minutes for Portugal, showcasing his attacking threat.
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Georgia’s Journey So Far:Under Willy Sagnol, Georgia's campaign has been a roller-coaster. Their opening match against Turkey ended in a narrow defeat but showcased their fighting spirit.
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