There is one month left until the start of the America Cup and just over two weeks for the preparatory games before the tournament. The Colombia selection, led by the Argentine Nestor Lorenzohas not presented its official call.
The only thing that has been known from the Colombian Football Federationis that the team will begin its preparation in Barranquilla before finally flying to the United States, added to the fact that a list of 55 soccer players has already been delivered to the Conmebol as a preselection.
However, journalistic versions would indicate that the wait is soon to end. According to Diego Ruedasports program director ‘The VBar’ of Caracol Radio, the 26 summoned have already been selected and will be announced by Néstor Lorenzo next Friday, May 24.
In addition, the journalist announced that two days after the selection was announced, on May 26, the players will begin to join the concentration and preparatory work will begin for the two friendlies against Bolivia and the United States.
The possible calls by Néstor Lorenzo
Although the official list has not been released, several movements on the official networks of the Colombian Football Federation have ‘pre-confirmed’ the presence of some players with publications that refer to the Copa América.
In a publication in which good moments of James Rodriguez Wearing the National Team shirt, accompanied by a vallenato, the presence of the Cucuteño with the team was taken for granted. “Our star is going for more in the United States” says the text.
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Our goes for more in 🇺🇸#AllWeAreColombia🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/IrNZm1EQ6U
— Colombia National Team (@FCFSeleccionCol) May 14, 2024
In addition to James, another possible confirmed would be Jefferson Lerma, who was the subject of a Copa América publication with a photo of the midfielder and the text “Jefferson Lerma wants to arrive in shape at the America Cup. Lerma answered this in his personal account saying “with faith intact.”
In addition to them, there are no indications of those possibly summoned. However, so far there have been no injuries to Colombian representatives in the world. Among those expected to make up the National Team roster are also Luis Díaz and David Ospina.
The Copa América begins next June 20 in the United States. Colombia occupies group D along with Brazil, Paraguay and Costa Rica. The first match in the tournament will be against Paraguay on June 24 at 5:00 pm
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