There are alternatives and solutions, but will Lorenzo dare to touch Colombia's base for the World Cup?
The friendlies against Croatia and France left several conclusions and, above all, many doubts in the Colombian National Team for the next World Cup. The main warning signs were lit in key areas such as goalkeeping, defense, and game generation, which opens an inevitable debate about the possible solutions that coach Néstor Lorenzo would have to adjust his squad.
TL;DR
- Recent friendly matches against Croatia and France have highlighted weaknesses in the Colombian National Team, particularly in goalkeeping, defense, and playmaking.
- Coach Néstor Lorenzo has numerous player alternatives, both from abroad and within the local league, to consider for the World Cup squad.
- Key positions with potential new candidates include goalkeeper (Devis Vásquez, Kevin Mier), defense (Jhohan Romaña, Julián Millán, Willer Ditta, Mateo Puerta, Junior Hernández), midfield (Nelson Deossa, Jorman Campuzano, Johan Rojas, Miguel Monsalve, Yeison Guzmán), and attack (Kevin Viveros, José Enamorado, Camilo Durán, Juan Camilo Hernández, Kevin Serna, Dayro Moreno, Alfredo Morelos, Hugo Rodallega).
- The article suggests that Lorenzo faces a crucial decision: either maintain the current core players or introduce new talent to enhance the team's stability for the World Cup.
- Players like Álvaro Montero, Camilo Vargas, David Ospina, Jhon Arias, Rafael Santos Borré, and James Rodríguez are implicitly part of the existing base that might be challenged.