Córdoba out, Colombia eye quarter-final against depleted Switzerland

Win and you're in the quarter-finals

Colombia face Switzerland in the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday, with a quarter-final spot on the line for the first time since 2014 (1). The match kicks off at 22:00 in Vancouver. Lorenzo's side came through the group with a hard-fought 0–0 draw against Portugal, and the bracket has opened up.

Córdoba done for the tournament

Striker Jhon Córdoba is out for the rest of the World Cup with an injury (2). A blow to the Colombian attack. No further details on the nature of it yet, but Lorenzo will have to adjust the front line.

Switzerland lose Manzambi to a knee injury

Switzerland's breakout talent Johan Manzambi, 20, pulled out of the final training session and will miss the Colombia clash with a knee problem (1) (4). He had been one of the Swiss team's real threats. Ruben Vargas is also reportedly out for the Swiss.

Newcastle circling Manzambi

Newcastle United are reportedly targeting Johan Manzambi, though the Swiss youngster is currently sidelined and focused only on recovery (4).

Martegani lands at Independiente Medellín

Independiente Medellín have presented midfielder Martegani as a new signing, arriving on loan from Boca Juniors (3). He hadn't played an official match in over 500 days before this move.

Fan reactions

Colombia fans are sensing an opportunity. With Manzambi and Vargas both out, the mood in match threads has shifted. Plenty are calling this Switzerland's weakest lineup of the tournament and saying the path to the quarter-finals has never looked clearer. Read the discussion here.