El Tigre wants his national teammates to be at their best despite the fact that their next rivals were blown out by a http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296 led Argentina in their latest international fixture.
While http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Peru-c2981 1-0, their next rivals were humiliated by Albiceleste 4-0. With the duo meeting up after contrasting results, expectations are high in Jose Pekerman’s men.
However, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Radamel-Falcao-c30276 has differing ideas from the majority of his countrymen. The Atletico Madrid star striker is wary of the threat the Tricolor posses, while also playing down the importance of their victory against Peru.
The 26-year-old hitman urged his teammates to improve on their showings and give a better display of their efforts in Quito as they take on an ailing Ecuador.
"Now we are hoping to do greater things in Quito," the Atletico Madrid 36-goal debut season striker remarked during Colombia’s press conference in Bogota.
Furthermore, Falcao did not pay heed to the emphatic defeat imposed by Argentina on Ecuador, claiming that results other than their own do not impact their plans.
He stated that while the Albiceleste managed to get a great victory, defeating Ecuador in front of their home fans is a stiff task.
"[Ecuador's defeat] does not change in the slightest we have planned for the game in Quito. This type of result can occur against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841, but Ecuador are tough at home and we know that the defeat will not discourage them."
Falcao linked up with the Colombian national team after an exhausting 2011/12 season with Atletico Madrid that saw him rack up over 50 competitive and friendly matches under his belt.
When quizzed about his physical condition and that of his teammates, El http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Tigre-c40732 revealed that they are in top form for their upcoming international fixture. However, he admitted that the players will have to work hard to adjust to the high altitude of Quito.
"We have to handle the fatigue. It requires decent recovery work and that is how we can arrive in top form for the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ecuador-c2889 match, and show a bit physical effort in the altitude of Quito," he stated.
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