Colombia vs. Ivory Coast, 2014 World Cup: Lineups
Colombia have named an unchanged side to take on the Ivory Coast, while Salomon Kalou has been dropped in favour of Max Gradel.
Colombia have named an unchanged side to face a crucial Group C clash with the Ivory Coast, with Victor Ibarbo and Teofilo Gutierrez starting up front again.
Ibarbo had a mixed display in his central striking role partnering Gutierrez, but it seems he will be given another chance to impress. Juan Cuadrado, the star of Colombia's first game, starts with James Rodriguez on the flanks.
Colombia v. Ivory Coast
The Ivory Coast, meanwhile, leave Didier Drogba on the bench again, and also drop Salomon Kalou, bringing in Max Gradel to start in his place. They are otherwise unchanged, with Didier Zokora playing as a centre-back next to Sol Bamba.
Colombia starting lineup (4-4-2): David Ospina; Pablo Armero, Cristian Zapata, Mario Yepes, Camilo Zuniga; James Rodriguez, Abel Aguilar, Carlos Sanchez, Juan Cuadrado; Teofilo Gutierrez, Victor Ibarbo.
Cote d'Ivoire starting lineup (4-3-3): Boubacar Barry, Arthur Boka, Sol Bamba, Didier Zokora, Serge Aurier; Cheik Tiote, Serey Die, Yaya Toure; Gervinho, Wilfried Bony, Max Gradel.
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