🎙️ Néstor Lorenzo: We want to see where we stand
🎙️ Néstor Lorenzo: We want to see where we stand Colombia national team head coach Néstor Lorenzo analyzed the upcoming friendlies against Croatia and France in the United States. For the Argentine manager, these matches are a real measure of the team’s competitive level ahead of the 2026 World Cup. “We want to compete and see where we stand; these opponents demand the maximum,” he said, stressing that the goal is to keep improving and fine-tuning tactical details.
Criticism of the schedule and forced rotation Lorenzo did not hide his frustration with the scheduling, as the team will face Croatia on Thursday and France on Sunday. “I don’t like playing with only two and a half days in between; it takes away from the physical side,” he said. This situation will force the coaching staff to make multiple changes and rotate the squad to avoid injuries, while also assessing the depth of the roster.
The status of the key players Regarding James Rodríguez, the coach played down his lack of minutes at club level, saying that he is physically fine but needs match rhythm. Lorenzo trusts the team’s established core and the versatility of players like Gómez and Carrascal to handle this demanding double FIFA match window. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence.
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