Jhon Durán denied a fight in the National Team, but facts contradict him
Colombian forward Jhon Durán responded to statements by Carlos “El Pibe” Valderrama, who recently claimed the attacker withdrew from the Colombian National Team after a supposed conflict with his teammates. However, beyond the player's strong defense, several facts surrounding the case continue to raise doubts and seem to contradict his version.
TL;DR
- Jhon Durán denied Carlos "El Pibe" Valderrama's claims that he withdrew from the Colombian National Team due to a fight with teammates.
- Durán stated that rumors of conflict have harmed his image and demanded evidence from those who make such accusations.
- Despite Durán's denials, he has not been called up to the national team since the match against Peru, fueling speculation about an incident in the locker room.
- Reports suggest a heated argument occurred after the Peru match, involving Durán, teammates, and potentially coach Néstor Lorenzo, with other players intervening.
- The Colombian Football Federation initially stated Durán left due to a lumbar pain, denying any incident.
- A recent humorous remark by Luis Díaz, calling Durán the "main villain" in a social media dynamic, has reignited speculation.