Juan Fernando Quintero has perfectly understood his new role in the Colombian National Team. In fact, he himself commented that he is available to play as long as Néstor Lorenzo decides – against Paraguay he played the last five minutes – and he was emphatic that the important thing is to continue getting the results. that will bring the Tricolor closer to the next phase of the Copa América.
This new leadership role comes hand in hand with supporting the youngest members of the squad. Yaser Asprilla, who was called up after achieving his best season since his arrival in Europe, It is one of them. In the press conference prior to the match against Costa Rica, corresponding to the second date of the continental tournament, Juanfer was asked about his relationship with the Watford winger.
“I have mixed feelings, because I feel that we were similar at the beginning. “I see myself very much reflected in his game.”said Quintero, who, like Yaser, started out in Envigado, a club where he stood out before being bought by Atlético Nacional in 2012.
“James also sees himself reflected. We talk a lot, we always make ourselves available. He is present and future to bring many joys to the country, I reflect a lot on what he does, he is a player who if he continues like this will give us a lot of joy. He is a very focused person, he listens,” Juanfer added.
Yaser, the present and the future
Despite not adding many minutes in the friendlies prior to the start of the Cup -played 45′ against Bolivia– and if he doesn’t come on in the debut against Paraguay, Yaser Asprilla is one of Néstor Lorenzo’s main offensive weapons. His explosiveness, speed and technical ability offer the Argentine coach alternatives. that, at some point in the tournament, I could use.
In the friendly against Romania, which took place on March 26, the Watford striker had one of his best performances with the national team. That day, Yaser came on in the 73rd minute, just at the same time as Quintero, and changed the face of the Tricolor, scoring the winning goal.
Against Costa Rica, the second line of midfielders would be composed of Jhon Arias, James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz, so Yaser Asprilla would go to the bench again. This match will be played this Friday, June 28 at the University of Phoenix stadium at 5:00 pm (Colombian time).
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