Lorenzo and his balance of summoned without continuity

The coach of the Colombian National Team tested those who had little prominence for the Copa América.

There were so many and so high performance peaks of the Colombian National Team in the 5-1 win against the United States that it is difficult to choose a single figure.

The fortune for Néstor Lorenzo is that he does not have to do so because his board shows, more than anything, evolutions rather than results, no matter how positive they may be. Now the DT knows, as an old movie with several remakes says, that ‘Everyone is fine’.

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In the approved box he was able to write down almost the entire team, but specifically he was able to register some who came with an alert: they are not enjoying continuity in their clubs and it was necessary to know if they were really up to the task for a requirement as high as of the Copa América 2024.

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And the balance is good. In fact, more than good. Those without competition showed him that it will not be so easy for them to have their slots and that they will fight to the death to remain on the list of 26 final call-ups for the continental tournament. Here, several examples:

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James, always good

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There will be doubts for many in Brazil and it will be difficult to explain that less than 1,000 minutes throughout the year, two goals and 4 assists in Sao Paulo, are enough to secure a place in the Copa América. But he is the captain, the football leader and the least debatable of the entire list. It doesn’t matter if they understand it in Brazil or not, dressed in yellow it is simply impeccable.

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Against the United States, in 71 minutes 4 of 8 duels, he had a shot on goal that almost increased the embarrassment for the locals, 87 percent accuracy in the pass, he participated in Arias’ goal and had a 6.9 rating.

Luis Sinisterra, notable

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A big concern was the Bournemouth winger, who played his last Premier League game on April 13, just before suffering a complex injury that sidelined him until the end of the season.

But he came to the game in Washington, replacing Luis Díaz, and in 19 minutes he resolved everything, with a great goal and assist. Two duels won, 2 key passes, 4 of 4 duels won and an 8.7 rating made him a figure.

Matheus Uribe, big surprise

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​He came from playing only 10 minutes last May and from a last full game in the League in December 2023. How can we not wonder what he was doing on the list of those called up for the Copa América if his return after a delicate injury was such a mystery? He himself gave the answer to Lorenzo on the field, in the 5-1 win over the United States, where he was a starter, no less.

Four recoveries, three interceptions, 84 percent accurate passes, two clear goal options and a lot of sacrifice were his balance in Washington. With a 6.4 rating he was present on the list of 26.

Camilo Vargas, starter

There was a reasonable doubt: his season with Atlas de México has not been the worst and precisely for that reason, by being eliminated prematurely, he completed 40 days without competition before the friendly against the United States.

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It is true that they took a shot at him and it was a goal and that he previously failed in the one-on-one, but then he responded with the usual confidence, he made 7 of 16 precise long passes and was 70 percent effective, which makes it clear that, against Paraguay in the Cup will surely start.