"I wouldn't take him to the World Cup": Pinto fuels the debate about Jhon Jáder Durán
The controversy surrounding Colombian forward Jhon Jáder Durán continues to generate reactions in national football. Amidst the debate about his possible presence with the Colombian National Team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the experienced coach Jorge Luis Pinto expressed his clear stance on the young attacker.
TL;DR
- Coach Jorge Luis Pinto stated he would not select Jhon Jáder Durán for the Colombian National Team.
- Pinto believes Durán has important footballing qualities but lacks the full characteristics of a center forward for World Cup competition.
- The coach implied that controversies surrounding Durán's career raise questions about his off-field management.
- Pinto mentioned Durán's history of moving between multiple teams without clear reasons as a point of concern.
- The debate about Durán's national team inclusion was intensified by former player Carlos Valderrama's claims, which Durán denied.
- The ultimate decision on Durán's inclusion rests with the current national coach, Néstor Lorenzo.