The Colombian defender Carlos Cuestaplayer of Genk Belgian, stated that his country’s teams and Spain They have “similarities” and next Friday’s clash is a good opportunity for the youngest players of both to gain experience.
Spain and Colombia, who will meet at the London Stadium, have met only twice in the 21st century, with a victory for ‘Roja’ in 2011 thanks to a goal from David Silva, and with a 2-2 draw in 2017, with goals. from David Silva and Álvaro Morata for Spain and Edwin Carmona and Radamel Falcao for Colombia.
“I’m doing great, it’s a short ride for me, because I’m in Belgium. “It’s like feeling at home,” Cuesta told EFE at the Colombian concentration hotel in west London.
The coffee team will meet this Friday Spain and then he will travel to Madrid to face Romania in the Metropolitano, matches that will serve as preparation for America Cup to be held in the United States this summer.
“These matches are very important because you are very close to the Copa América and you will face teams that are very good, with quality, and that. they allow you to show your quality as a player and as a team and show that you are fine,” he highlighted.
As for the work they will do to get ready against Spain, Cuesta said they already have “the information each player receives” and they will do so in future sessions.
“This is what makes the team, you came from the last date, which was in November and now we have to talk about the rivals, find each other, prepare our minds for what comes next,” he commented.
Colombia, who were left out of the last World Cupmix a series of experienced players, such as James Rodríguez, with new and young talents, so matches like this Friday against Spain serve to gain experience, a case similar to that of Luis de la Fuente’s team.
“There may be similarities, but they still have quality players and so do we.These games are meant for young players. It’s a mix, because you have experienced players, and you have to involve them (the youngsters) in everyday life and then in the game. “That the player learns and gives a good performance at the national team level,” he highlighted.
Source: La Verdad
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