Reflecting back a year ago, I believed John Arias had the potential to become a world-class player after seeing him shine for Fluminense in the Club World Cup.
His subsequent move to Wolverhampton Wanderers saw him struggle to make an impact in a struggling Premier League side, and he eventually returned to Brazil, joining Palmeiras amid controversy.
In today’s match, Arias has already left his mark. He began with a harsh tackle on Marvin Senaya that appeared to injure the Ghanaian defender, and he followed it up with a composed, cushioned finish that put Colombia in the lead.