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The Colombian U-20 team plays this Sunday (1:00 in the followingnoon) the second preparation game in the tour that it is carrying out in Spain. The rival will be his similar from Sweden.
Those led by Hector Cardenas they come from losing by 2-0 with Wales (Thursday) and the duel remains with the Real Murcia under-21 team, scheduled for this Tuesday. Changes are expected in the starting lineup of the national team that makes adjustments for the World Cup in Indonesia (May 20 to June 11).
The Valle del Cauca coach spoke before the match once morest the Europeans and gave some key clues.
“It is clear that the objective of these games is to rotate the roster and evaluate the 23 players we have. We hope that everyone has the same number of minutes and that we can have a broad panorama of possibilities. Whoever arrives and joins the team comes with the same illusion of being able to compete for a place on the final list for the World Cup”, said the strategist.
Cárdenas praised the work of Tomás Ángel and the ability to adapt that the youth players Leyner Palacios and Luis Díaz have had in the Tricolor. He also highlighted the performance of the forward of the Aston Villa, Jhon Jáder Durán, who played several minutes in the senior team in the 2-2 draw once morest South Korea.
“There is no doubt regarding what Tomás can contribute, his abilities are very good. In other cycles we have integrated it (…) He prepares very well and we hope he can continue on that path (…) Stiven too. He was until the last call in Lima competing for a place in the South American. We had to make decisions. Today he has a very good present and must continue competing alongside his teammates.” He said.
“What will be the final roster, we are looking for different matches to be able to train and decide in the best way the squad for the World Cup. These spaces are very important and we are already thinking regarding the next call. After that the final payroll will arrive. When they are with us they have to show why they should be here and that they can represent Colombia in the World Cup,” he specified.
