Colombia boss Jose Pekerman faces the sack after World Cup 2018 loss to England
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Colombia boss Jose Pekerman’s job is on the line following his World Cup exit at the hands of England.
Pekerman, a 68-year-old Argentine who has been in charge of the South Americans for six years, failed to match his performance at the 2014 tournament, when the Colombians reached the last eight before falling to hosts Brazil.
Ricardo Gareca has already been linked to the job after confirming he has stepped down as Peru coach following their exit from the group stages in Russia, although he is also on the wish-list of his home country Argentina.
That could open the door for Juan Carlos Osoria, the Colombian who masterminded Mexico’s victory over Germany on their way to the last 16.
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Pekerman saw his side defeated on penalties by England on Tuesday evening, and lamented what he perceived as England player's antics.
"Players fall in the box, they collide and fall," he said.
"You have to try and stand in the shoes of these players. They are subject to situations which shouldn't really be present in football.
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"These interruptions are bad. When there are so, so many fouls and interruptions I think that's not good.
"We have to try and find the right balance so that football can happen and the two sides can play the match with good intentions.
"We shouldn't only look at Colombian players, people should look at England players. I wish I was wrong, but I think from the next match England will be much more careful.
"Today we were on the receiving end of this but I hope it won't happen again. It's been absolutely obvious, too obvious."