Néstor Lorenzo revealed a list of 28 players called up to the Colombian National Team and Krasnodar forward, Jhon Córdoba, was one of those called. This Thursday, on ‘Blog Deportivo’, on ‘Blu Radio’, the footballer spoke about his feelings after the call and the goal of the ‘tricolor’ in the Copa América in the United States.
From the outset, the attacker revealed his feelings for the trust received from the Argentine strategist. “It is very nice to be among those chosen, that says good things, that we have been working well and the truth is that I am very motivated to face this new challenge with the national team”expressed the son of former player Manuel Acisclo Córdoba.
Then, he made it clear in which sector of the playing field he feels most comfortable. “I have always been an area nine, that has been my habitat, but also when things are difficult in the central zone you try to open up a little, look for alternatives and that’s why sometimes you go to the side and we try to adapt“, analyzed the 31-year-old player.
To close, Córdoba stated what the mission of the Colombian National Team is in the continental tournament that begins on June 20. “This is a process, very good work has been done, the first thing that must be highlighted about the group is the unity that exists in the coaching staff and players. In addition, the quality that is shown in each training session and match. We have the possibility of achieving beautiful things, we are going to do it step by step and of course we are going to aspire to be in the first places in the Copa América“he concluded.
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Other statements by Jhon Córdoba:
Contact with the coaching staff of the Colombian National Team
“They are very close to you, they talk to everyone and there is always close contact, on a day-to-day basis to know how you are.”
The message from Professor Néstor Lorenzo
“In the last games that he sees, he already knows what I can contribute and basically what he tells me every time he gives me the opportunity is to do what I know how to do and when he comes up with a system, as a professional footballer, adapt to that system.” .
Do you like to play on the wing?
“My strength is the area where I have excelled and I feel good.”
When does he join the ‘tricolor’?
“They have not given us an exact date and, like here in the Russian League, we finished a little later than others. This weekend we finished and we are fighting for the title.”
Do you talk to your father (Manuel Acisclo) constantly?
“I’m in contact 24/7 with my dad and my mom, we talk all day. We talk about football, life and absolutely everything. We have very good communication.”
He has six assists this season…
“I think it’s a bunch of things, sometimes when you’re not clear about the goal, assisting is also part of football and that’s one of the things that has also characterized me.”
