“It’s not easy for anyone, after having been there twice in a row”

A few days from the start of Qatar World Cup 2022 it is inevitable that the players of the Colombian selection and fans feel the frustration of not being part of football’s biggest party, but a new process has already begun under the coach’s command Nestor Lawrence with the aim of arriving at the 2026 World Cup and making a good impression America’s Cup in 2024.

On that trail, the The Paraguay national team will be Colombia’s rival in next Saturday’s friendly (8.00 pm) which will take place in Fort Lauderdale, in the United States. Before that meeting, Davison Sanchez I speak inside Press conferencewhere he regretted the non-participation of the Tricolor in the World Cup.

“This time it’s our turn and we are committed to continuing the path that began a couple of months ago. There is no going back, that will come, when the objectives are not achieved, we must recognize them and show our face, we are the first to do so. It is not easy for anyone, after having been there twice in a row, to see that everyone is getting ready to leave and we are not.. We need to move on and make sure it doesn’t happen to us again, ”she said in principle.

Prepared for the Colombian national team: “It is always a pride to be able to come to the national team to try to achieve and make a contribution to the team. We are preparing for the next qualifying rounds and the next Copa America. Arriving requires a great responsibility, I will always give my best for Colombia”.

Work with Nestore Lorenzo: “The teacher was clear and direct with what he wants. We have known Néstor since before he became a coach. He has always said things directly, to be able to convey what he wants. We trust his way of directing, the player decides on the pitch.”

Match against Paraguay: “Difficult. It is one of the teams that in the process did everything possible not to go to the World Cup. We will do our job to end the year with a good game for Colombia”.

World Cup favourites: “I will always support my teammates. They have great chances to reach the final stages. Everyone knows I’m a friend of Hugo Lloris, I also have team mates from Argentina, Brazil and England who are always the favourites. Denmark can also do a good job.”