Néstor Lorenzo is already beating the Copa América with the Colombian National Team: ‘We do not live off the memory or the pressure of the result’

Friendly: “We are in a process where the beginning was fundamental in assembling the group, the players know it. So as we said years ago, we are going to face these games calmly, the first match is against the United States and we are going to play with the greater seriousness and serious preparation as before the Copa América”,

The final list: “With respect to the group, everyone is fine, they know that the final list for the Copa América has not yet been defined, precisely that same day that we play against Bolivia we must give the list of 26 and in case of any eventuality we are going to wait until the last minute. The group knows that being here is already a source of pride for them. There are other guys who could have been there quietly who are out for different reasons, because of the physical or technical aspect and because of the competition that exists in a position.”

Work week: “With respect to the previous days, it helped us to equalize loads, there were players on vacation, others who had days off so they could slow down. We are matching the group to reach the 24th in the best way. With these games we are going to moderate the loads, so that we arrive in the best way”.

Criterion to define the 26: “We have a microcycle prior to the Copa América that are matches and we have to be prepared for any eventuality, God willing there are no injuries. I can’t say that the criterion is due to overcrowding in a position, that would generate speculation and I don’t want that, I want competition of the players, players who can cover more than one position. The final choice will be very fine. Today we do not know, we have an idea of ​​a team, replacement options, of a system, but today the door is open for us. the 28”.

Selection Wear: “We run with the disadvantage of travel, crossing the ocean, time difference, it is not easy, but it is for all of South America and we have digested it.”

Improve mental and emotional: “The way we compete is game by game, we don’t even think about what we’ve already done. As long as the team continues to grow in performance and variants, where we can say ‘this player is ready to play’, that gives us satisfaction. Just as we were from the first game, we are going to continue like this, we do not live off the memory or the pressure of the result.

Miguel Borja: “I have known Miguel since the time with José (Pékerman), and I always said that he was not a player that I had to see because we knew him, but taking advantage of his good moment we believe that he can contribute to the National Team what he does, which is goals. Let’s see him compete, he has a lot of competition, I ask you, it’s okay to ask for players, but whoever comes out would like to have more and if I call 40, the 41st is in contention. If one arrives, one comes out, keep in mind. that”.

The second times: “We have to improve, some situations at the beginning have surprised us or we have been confident and they are issues to improve, we talked about it. All the circumstances are different but there is something in common in the first times. We hope to improve it.”

PABLO ROMERO
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