Japan made six changes for Thursday's World Cup game, including leaving midfielder Takashi Inui on the bench, while already-eliminated Poland made five changes.
For pride
Inui picked up a yellow card in Japan's last match against Senegal. Midfielder Keisuke Honda remained on the bench, just as he did at the start of their previous two games.
The Asians need a draw to advance to the knockout rounds after they beat Colombia and drew with Senegal in their opening Group H games, defying low expectations at the start of the tournament.
Poland are seeking to restore some pride by eking out a win against Japan and have fielded striker Robert Lewandowski in the hope he can break his Russia goal drought.
Tough decider
Carlos Sanchez returns for Colombia alongside Mateus Uribe as coach Jose Pekerman changes up his midfield for his side’s decisive Group H encounter with Senegal in Samara on Thursday.
Sanchez, who was shown a red card in the opening minutes of Colombia's opener against Japan, returns from suspension and replaces Wilmar Barrios. Uribe comes in for the injured Abel Aguilar in the only two changes from Colombia's 3-0 win against Poland.
Senegal boss Aliou Cisse has recalled captain Cheikhou Kouyate to the midfield in place of Alfred N'Diaye, whilst Keita Balde and Lamine Gassama are also called up in three changes to the team who drew 2-2 with Japan.
Sadio Mane starts as part of an attacking three while central defensive pairing Kalidou Koulibaly and Salif Sane will be looking to stop Colombian striker Radamel Falcao.
Colombia know a win in Samara will see them progress to the last 16. A draw will be enough to take Senegal into the knockout stages.
Autor: gf / Źródło: TVN24, Reuters, PAP/EPA