Ramón Jesurún was forceful regarding Jhon Durán's absence from the Colombian national team
The president of the Colombian Football Federation, Ramón Jesurún, spoke in recent hours about the present of the Colombian National Team, amid preparation for the upcoming friendly matches and the path towards the FIFA World Cup 2026. In dialogue with Win Sports, the leader addressed various key topics, including sports planning and some recent controversies regarding call-ups.
TL;DR
- Ramón Jesurún discussed the Colombian National Team's preparation for upcoming friendlies and the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
- He denied rumors of internal conflicts or disciplinary issues as the reason for Jhon Durán's absence from recent call-ups.
- Jesurún stated that Durán's exclusion was due to back pain and technical decisions by the coach.
- The president affirmed that Durán has no disciplinary issues and his future selection depends on performance.
- The federation aims to convey that decisions are based on sporting criteria, not off-field matters.