Luis Díaz was going to be the surprise on the list for the 2018 World Cup: Carlos Bacca confesses Pékerman's plan with the Guajiro
Although today he is the biggest star of the Colombian national team and is preparing to lead the team in the 2026 World Cup, few knew that Luis Díaz was one step away from...
TL;DR
- Luis Díaz was on the verge of being called up for the 2018 Russia World Cup.
- Carlos Bacca shared an anecdote about how Díaz captivated coach José Pékerman.
- Díaz was in Pékerman's definitive plans for the World Cup squad.
- An injury before a friendly match against France prevented Díaz from attending the tournament.
- Bacca described Díaz's talent during training matches, where he impressed the coaching staff.
- Luis Díaz is now expected to be a key player for Colombia in the 2026 World Cup.