Chile players say they can cope without Suazo

Chile players say the team has prepared to play Honduras without key striker Humberto Suazo if he doesn't recover from an injury in time for the World Cup match.

Suazo has been troubled by a left thigh injury, but looks set to be available for Wednesday's opener against Honduras in Group H.

Defender Gonzalo Jara says the team "is able to play in a different way if necessary" while striker Matias Fernandez says he hopes he can play alongside Suazo because "he's an important player."