One of the architects of the great present of the Colombian National Team is Néstor Lorenzo. Since he took over as coach of the ‘tricolor’, he does not know what it is to lose, completing an undefeated 20 games. Good football and group unity seem to be the keys; And the footballers themselves have revealed that there is an excellent atmosphere, consolidating a family.
Proof of this was what happened before the debut of the Copa América. On Monday, June 24 at 5:00 pm, at the NRG stadium and against Paraguay, the national team will be present for the first time. However, before the ball rolled, a very particular event occurred this Sunday. There was laughter and the closeness between the coaching staff and players was confirmed.
It all happened in the middle of the press conference. There, they asked Jhon Córdoba about his presence in the final call. “It was a long wait, to be honest, but as I have always said: ‘God’s timing is perfect and things happen when they have to happen’. I had the opportunity and I think I knew how to take advantage of it,” the forward said from the outset. Krasnodar.
“I thank the teachers who trusted me and are giving me this chance. Now, I just have to enjoy everything, play for the minutes they give me and I will be there, always waiting and prepared,” he said. And, immediately, the one who took over the word was the strategist Néstor Lorenzo, with a short and forceful response: “This is how I love you all (laughs)”.
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This was how he ‘broke the ice’ and began the question that was asked regarding the number of men who are at a high level, which implies that putting together the starting eleven will not be easy at all. However, the Argentine did not close the door to anyone and, on the contrary, he sent them a clear message that fuels the dream and hope that everyone has directed at him.
“Nobody has to feel like either a starter or a substitute. Some are going to play 90 minutes, others five and some no minutes, but everyone should feel like they are starters. We have worked hard, we have gotten them to a good level and the key here is that everyone knows they are available and with the mentality that they can contribute when they are needed,” he stated.
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