The Colombian National Team is gearing up for their upcoming match against Romania at the Cívitas Metropolitano after a stunning victory against Spain in London. Coach Néstor Lorenzo is shaking things up by testing out players who didn’t feature in the game against Spain.
Lorenzo is reportedly considering up to six changes to the starting lineup, with the likes of Juan Fernando Quintero, Gabriel Fuentes, and Yerson Mosquera expected to get some playing time. This experimentation is aimed at evaluating different options ahead of the upcoming Copa América tournament.
In recent practices, the Colombian team has been shaping up with Camilo Vargas in goal, and a defensive line consisting of Yerson Mosquera, Carlos Cuesta, Jhon Lucumí, and Gabriel Fuentes. Jefferson Lerma is expected to anchor the midfield, with Juan Fernando Quintero and Yaser Asprilla acting as connectors. Up front, Mateo Cassierra and Carlos Andrés Gómez are likely to lead the attack.
Notable players who started in the game against Spain, such as Daniel Muñoz, Johan Mojica, Kevin Castaño, Jhon Arias, Jorge Carrascal, and Luis Díaz, may find themselves on the bench for the upcoming match. Even star player James Rodríguez is set to start on the bench once again.
The Colombian National Team is showing flexibility and adaptability as they fine-tune their lineup for the upcoming challenges, making strategic decisions to ensure they are in prime form for the Copa América.