Colombia is already training with its figure Luis Díaz ahead of the duels against New Zealand and Australia

ByDavid Mitchell
Colombia is already training with its figure Luis Díaz ahead of the duels against New Zealand and Australia

The Colombia National Team officially began its preparation for the friendly matches of the next FIFA Date with its first training this Monday, in a day marked by enthusiasm, the return of several figures and the stellar presence of Luis Diazteam leader and Bayern Munich figure.

The coaching staff, headed by Néstor Lorenzo, led the practice with an important base of players, including Jefferson Lerma, Kevin Castaño, Richard Ríos, James Rodríguez and Santiago Ariaswho joined the concentration to begin field work.

The Colombian Football Federation shared on its official X account (formerly Twitter) images of the training, accompanied by the message:

“ 𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗔 𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘃𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗔 #LaSeleNosUne🇨🇴”, the publication reads.

Coach Néstor Lorenzo seeks to take advantage these days of concentration to refine tactical details and strengthen the group with a view to the friendlies against New Zealand and Australia, which will serve as demanding tests to evaluate variants in all lines.

The Tricolor, which is experiencing a great present after qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, hopes to complete the group with the arrival of players who are still traveling from their clubs abroad.

When does Colombia play on the November FIFA date?

The first friendly will be on Saturday, November 15 against New Zealand on Saturday, November 15, at Chase Stadium in Florida at 7:00 p.m.

They will close their schedule on Tuesday the 18th against Australia at 8 p.m. at Citi Field in New York.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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