The Colombian national team coach criticized his Argentine colleague for the criticism he made prior to this afternoon’s match, stating that the time “does not help the show” due to the hostile climate in Barranquilla.
The coach of the Colombian national teamthe Argentine Nestor Lorenzostated that Barranquilla “has a special climate” in relation to the venue that will host the match against Argentina for the eighth date of the Eliminatory rounds. Let us remember that the very Scaloni He criticized the organization for putting the match at the hottest time of the day. Barranquilla.
In the preview of what will be the highlight of the eighth date of the qualifiers for the World Cup 2026the technical director referred to the heat of the city that will host the match: “We know that Barranquilla has a special climate and, perhaps, we can adapt a little better because of the player’s memory. Beyond that, our players are playing in Europe just like the Argentines. But yes, it’s not new that you feel the heat.”
Besides, Lorenzo He recalled the experience of Colombia in the America’s Cup: “As I never said in any press conference and It happened to us in the United States, we trained for two Copa America matches in Phoenix, with 45 degrees. We had to train in 45 degrees for six days, because they forced you to be at the headquarters three days in advance and with many fewer days of recovery due to having started late because we were the last group, four days after Argentina.”
“All that also influenced But you never heard me say all that at a press conference. Without a doubt, our boys’ physical condition felt it.”added the DT of Colombia.
Besides, Lorenzo He referred to what the match against the national team will be like Scaloni: “It’s a game, enjoy it and don’t get carried away by the heat. There will be 22 exceptional players from the start and many more on the bench. We hope it will be a great spectacle and that everyone will enjoy it.”
How do you beat the Argentine national team according to Néstor Lorenzo?
“To beat Argentina you have to play very well. In the final there was alternating ball control in terms of situations and play. But to beat a champion you have to have that control of timing, situations and details, which when things are very close, are what make the difference.”. the coach analyzed.
“The fact that Messi is not there is a relief. It’s not that it’s better to play without him, but when he’s on the pitch it’s very difficult to predict how to mark him because as soon as you give him two metres he defines the game. Nobody wants to have him against you.”concluded the native of Villa Celina.
Source: Ambito
