Chile face Sanchez dilemma ahead of Uruguay Group C decider (Guardian)

Chile coach Reinaldo Rueda faces a Copa America dilemma on Monday: either rest star forward Alexis Sanchez, or go all-out for top spot in Group C.

Sanchez aggravated an old ankle injury in Friday’s 2-1 win over Ecuador that secured the reigning champions’ place in the quarter-finals.

If they avoid defeat against Uruguay at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium on Monday, they will win the group and play Peru in the last eight.

But a defeat would send them to a quarter-final against Colombia, who won a Group B containing Argentina with a 100 percent record. Read more

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