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The Sports Department of the Colombian Football Federation (FCF) and the coaching staff of the Colombian Senior National Team, headed by technical director Néstor Lorenzo, have announced the list of players called up for the international friendly matches that will serve as preparation for the Copa América 2024.
In this way it The speculation and pressure regarding the National Team’s call-up list has ended; of the 28 called up, two players will be left out of the competition that will be held in the United States.
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The friendlies will take place on June 8 and 15, respectively, against the United States and Bolivia. The national team will gather in Barranquilla from May 27 to June 5, the date on which it will depart for Washington, United States, a city that will host the team until June 13. Subsequently, Those selected will take a flight to Hartford, Connecticut, where they will face the Bolivian National Team.
The call, which It consists of 28 footballers, includes prominent names from the national and international level. Among them are Álvaro Montero of Millonarios FC, experienced goalkeeper David Ospina of Al-Nassr FC, and talented players such as James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz and Juan Fernando Quinterowho play in clubs in Europe and South America.
Among the new players in the call are Sebastián Gómez, from Coritiba in Brazil, and Miguel Borja, from River Plate in Argentina.
Midfielder Paisa Gómez has been one of the revelations in Brazilian football due to his versatility and technical quality. The call to the Tricolor represents another opportunity to ratify his progress, although few expected him to be on the list. He was fortunate that Conmebol expanded the places in each national team for the Copa América to 26.
The inclusion of Miguel Borja generates expectations among fans, despite the fact that many were clamoring for his return to the national team. The Cordoban has had a pleasant performance in Argentine football and arrives with the hope of contributing experience and goals.
Also striking is the absence of goalkeeper Kevin Mier, who is highly present in Mexico with Cruz Azul. In this sense there is controversy, since a large sector of the fans, and specialists, consider that the man from Santander has more merits at this moment than Álvaro Montero (Millonarios). However, the guajiro has been in Lorenzo’s process. The presence of Camilo Vargas is not in dispute, while David Ospina, despite being inactive for a long time due to his shoulder injury, has already recovered his level and is a figure with Al-Nassr of Arabia, to which is added his leadership and career which made him the goalkeeper with the most appearances in the Colombian National Team (129).
The rest of those called up, who have contributed to the undefeated 18 dates, do not have many qualms.
The 28 summoned
Álvaro Montero – Millonarios FC (COL)
Camilo Vargas – Atlas FC (MEX)
Carlos Cuesta – KRC Genk (BEL)
Daniel Muñoz – Crystal Palace FC (ENG)
David Ospina – Al-Nassr FC (KSA)
Davinson Sánchez – Galatasaray SK (TUR)
Deiver Machado – RC Lens (FRA)
James Rodríguez – São Paulo FC (BRA)
Jefferson Lerma – Crystal Palace FC (ENG)
Jhon Arias – Fluminense (BRA)
Jhon Córdoba – FC Krasnodar (RUS)
Jhon Jáder Durán – Aston Villa FC (ENG)
Jhon Lucumí – Bologna FC (ITA)
Johan Mojica – CA Osasuna (ESP)
Jorge Carrascal – Dynamo Moscow (RUS)
Juan Fernando Quintero – Racing Club (ARG)
Kevin Castaño – FC Krasnodar (RUS)
Luis Díaz – Liverpool FC (ENG)
Luis Sinisterra – AFC Bournemouth (ENG)
Matheus Uribe – Al-Sadd SC (QAT)
Miguel Ángel Borja – River Plate (ARG)
Rafael Santos Borré – SC Internacional (BRA)
Richard Ríos – Palmeiras (BRA)
Santiago Arias – EC Bahia (BRA)
Sebastián Gómez – Coritiba Foot Ball Club (BRA)
Yáser Asprilla – Watford FC (ENG)
Yerry Mina – Cagliari Calcio (ITA)
Yerson Mosquera – Villarreal CF (ESP)
The travel itinerary of the National Team will be as follows: concentration in Barranquilla from May 27 to June 5, then transfer to Washington from June 5 to 13, and finally, trip to Hartford from June 13 to 15.
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Once the friendly duels are over, The group that will compete in the Copa América will be made up of 26 footballersselected from among those called up for the previous matches.
For Colombian fans residing in the United States, the times and locations of the meetings are provided:
June 8: Colombia vs. USA
Time: 5:37 pm (Local time) / 4:37 pm (COL time)
Stadium: FedEx Field
City: Landover, Maryland
Transmission: Fútbol RCN and Gol Caracol
June 15: Colombia vs. Bolivia
Time: 5:00 pm local time
Stadium: Pratt & Whitney Stadium
City: East Hartford, Connecticut
Transmission: Fútbol RCN and Gol Caracol
With this call and the established preparation itinerary, The Colombian National Team is preparing to face with determination the challenges that lie ahead both in friendly matches and in the next edition of the Copa Américawhich promises to be an event full of emotions and competitiveness.
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