“We are going to make a great World Cup”: Néstor Lorenzo, after the draw of the Colombian National Team

Néstor Lorenzo, in the match between Argentina and Colombia.

Photo: EFE – Juan Ignacio Roncoroni

Colombia He was very close to hitting the stadium Monumentalbut ended yielding a 1-1 draw against Argentina. After the game, the coach Néstor Lorenzo He analyzed the performance of his team, was satisfied with the performance and left a message of optimism for the closure of the qualifiers.

“The game occurred as we imagined, with Argentina as the protagonist. We tried to close the midfield circuits and leave quick Lucumí It is thrown asking for assistance, the draw comes. I am very satisfied with the team's performance and the result is not bad, taking into account the rival we face, which is the best in the world. I had the feeling that we took the victory in the 90 minutes, but unfortunately it did not happen, ”he explained.

The coach highlighted the character of the group after a streak without triumphs: “The mood was always well. Of course, in the two last draws at home we had a bad feeling: players were missing, there was a lack of precision. Today I am satisfied with the performance, the effort, and you have to look forward.”

About Luis Díaz's great game, author of the goal, Lorenzo detailed the strategy: “It came without playing, but the idea of ​​putting it inside already Campeapp y James On the outside it was not so many tours on the sides. That's why we left him right with James and made a great game. Everyone's effort was very good, but without a doubt Fought It was the best. ”

Lorenzo sees Colombia at the 2026 World Cup

Regarding the classification, which was one step, the DT was self -critical and hopeful: “I would not have imagined waiting for the last date, but things occurred like this. This team showed a lot I'm sure we're going to make a great World Cup. ”

Also explained the change of Romanian After a tactical adjustment: “It was a correction from a change that Argentina made when it was with a line of three with Nico on the left and I was going to fix us by band Muñoz. It was very dangerous to play hand with two strikers and two bands. To defend there were five and we wanted to set the system. After the expulsion we already had a side left over, but that was the idea: to play against Nico González y Machado contra Simeone”.

The game was played with a lot of friction And Lorenzo also referred to that aspect: “They are very competitive players on both sides. We know what the Argentines are and it was a very disputed game. I like it, it gets cute, but you have to stop a little earlier; the Referi allowed things that should not have allowed.”

About the moment he shared with Lionel Messi, With whom he had a brief exchange, he clarified: “We wonder about the family. He is a boy I love very much and what he is doing for Argentine football and with the coaching staff, they are all divine, very special people. I had him as a player with José And I am satisfied that good people do well. ”

Finally, he responded with forcefulness when asked if Colombia lacked agallas: “AGALLA is a fucking word. Do you think any rival comes and plant Argentina as these boys, as Colombians played, you think they are missing? It is a very difficult, fast court. They are very mechanized and when Messi grabs it, he puts passes as a needle. Colombia and how it generated situations.

Colombia's accounts to go to the World Cup

Colombia It was very close to ensuring its direct classification to the World Cup 2026: A victory is enough for him Bolivia on the next date to achieve it.

If add those three points and Venezuela, that is three units in the tabledo not overcome Argentina In Buenos Aires, the quota will be guaranteed.

Even a tie against Bolivia could be enough, provided that the world champions defeat the Vinotinto.

In addition, the goal difference plays in favor of the tricolor: it currently has a +4, while Venezuela presents a -4, which gives it a margin of tranquility for the last day, in which Colombia You will visit Venezuelans.

This is how the tie table goes, after date 16

This has been the road to Colombia in the qualifiers table

🚴🏻⚽🏀 The latest in sports?: Everything you should know about world sport is in the spectator