Soccer-Puerta hopes Leverkusen success will bring a place in Colombia's Copa America squad

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa League - Group H - Bayer Leverkusen v Molde - BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany - December 14, 2023 Molde's Kristian Eriksen in action with Bayer Leverkusen's Gustavo Puerta REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen/File Photo

(Reuters) - Gustavo Puerta's first season with Bayer Leverkusen could not have gone any better and the 20-year-old midfielder hopes his experience with the undefeated German side will earn him a place in Colombia's Copa America squad this summer.

Puerta has made eight appearances this season for Bundesliga champions Leverkusen, who are unbeaten in 46 matches across all competitions under Xabi Alonso.