The Colombia selection He is preparing for what will be his participation in the Copa América in the United States, a competition that has generated enthusiasm in players, managers and even fans, since the mentality is strong to achieve that goal.
A few days before the start of the important continental tournament, the coach Nestor Lorenzo This June 2, 2024, he celebrates two years in charge of the team that has generated more triumphs than sadness for Colombians.
Lorenzo’s balance is optimal and since his announcement as a replacement for Reinaldo Rueda after the non-qualification for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Argentine restored the confidence of the players and strengthened their mentality, in addition, he has managed to gradually make a replacement , although it does not leave aside references, since they have been important in the process.
Without a doubt, the contribution of James Rodríguez, despite his lack of continuity, has been crucial, since Lorenzo knew how to give him his place so that he could perform, along with the consolidation of Jhon Arias, Luis Díaz and the approach of Richard Ríos, who earned a fixed position in each call. In addition, he gave Camilo Vargas the opportunity to be the starting goalkeeper, something that seemed impossible a few years ago after the constant presence of David Ospina.
He has passed tests and remains undefeated, which generates excitement
His debut was overwhelming, as he beat Guatemala 4-1 in a friendly played on September 24, 2022 and that was the Argentine’s first diagnosis to see which players were useful for the process he was starting.
Beyond having more friendlies than official competitive games, Néstor Lorenzo had important tests with Germany, Spain, Romania, Japan, Mexico and the United States, teams from which he obtained good results.
In addition to this, there is a good start to the Qualifiers where they remained undefeated and the most famous result they have had is the victory against Brazil, something that seemed impossible to happen, but happened on November 16, 2023 in Barranquilla.
Colombia under his command has 18 games without losing after accumulating 13 victories, 5 draws and no defeats, a streak that he hopes to maintain in friendlies prior to the Copa América against the United States and Mexico, who will measure the oil of those summoned.
