Peru v Chile: Medel not getting carried away

Chile midfielder Gary Medel has warned his team-
mates that they have not achieved anything yet
heading into the game versus Peru.

Gary Medel has urged his Chile team-mates not to get carried
away ahead of their 2018 World Cup qualifier against Peru on
Tuesday.

Jorge Sampaoli's men have enjoyed a successful few months,
winning the Copa America on home soil before continuing their
fine form with a 2-0 win over Brazil on Thursday.

Medel is well aware that Chile still have a long way to go,
though, and is determined to add three more points to their tally
in Peru.

"We are the champions of South America, but we have to earn
respect," the Inter man said at a press conference.

"We have to keep our feet on the ground and play well in order
to qualify for Russia.

"We have a responsibility to the people. We want to finish
among the top places and give the people a reason to cheer.
"I hope that we play even better than against Brazil. The game
is not about revenge for Peru for their loss at the Copa America.

"It is about the three points and we want to do well."

Star players Alexis Sanchez and Arturo Vidal were both doubtful
for the game against Brazil, but eventually featured for the full
90 minutes and will be key figures versus Peru as well.

Nevertheless, Eduardo Vargas will be equally important for
Chile, having scored four times in his past two outings against
Peru.

The hosts, meanwhile, will be desperate to make amends for
their disappointing 2-0 defeat at the hands of Colombia on
matchday one.

Ricardo Gareca's men impressed at the Copa America as they
finished third - having been beaten in the semi-finals by Chile -
yet their loss to Colombia was an early setback in their quest to
qualify for Russia.

They have not managed to reach a World Cup finals since 1982
and had to settle for seventh place in the qualification campaign
for the latest edition in Brazil.

Peru's recent record gives them little reason for optimism either
ahead of Tuesday's encounter. They have won just one of their
last 11 matches versus Chile, losing the remaining 10.