Think most Tickets are in for these guys How many spots are available 26(amount in 2022) or more because of more teams and longer tourney?? GKs - 3 - unless Mier is a total train wreck during friendlies he is going to be our 3rd goalie at the least 1. Vargas 2. Meir 3. Ospina/ some one who comes out to nowhere. He is not bringing Subs like Montero or Devis in unless they get moves in the summer. Possible others - Alex Rodriguez of Dep Cali was called up in the past - Jordon Garcia the u20 goalie as 3rd. Starting for Forteleza in 3rd place in the league - Arsenal 3rd goalie .... back up in U20... but could get a loan move that changes that - Montero/Devis who are backup goalies abroad if they get January loans and have a good half season - don't want to give up on him but he need a move Luis Marquisez who needs to get the fk out of Nacional. Tho probably an option if for 2030. Hope he doesnt become another Chunga CBs - 5 spots - 1st 2 are set. remaining 3 in the air 4. Davision - don't like him but he is the coaches main guy 5. Lucumi - he needs to regain his form 6. Yerson - I know he hasn't won back his spot in his club but dude very promising 7. Cabal - he gets 1/3 games for Juve and he will be with us at the end. Can play LB or CB. 8. Mina/Cuesta - one or the other. Possible others - Cristian Mosquera - not sure if the paperwork can come in on time but being promised a WC roster spot over waiting another 4-8 years for his chance with Spain - Ditta - I know he called him but plays in the worst league and short at 5'11. Same size of Cuesta - Roman Wingbacks - 4 but god we need to find a LB !! 9. Munoz 10. Arias 11. Mojica/Machado 12. God I hope someone pops up tho maybe Cabal MF - 8 spots first 6 think are set in stone 13. James 14. Arias 15. Rios 16. Castano 17. Lerma 18. Quintero 19. Portilla/Solis/Puerta/Deossa 20. Portilla/Solis/Puerta/Deossa Attack - 6 think this is where we are most in the air. Diaz is going but the remaining attack just hasn't been good enough would Say Cordoba is the coaches guy. Duran has the most talent and Suarez went super Saiyan Rage Mode. But this is where tickets are most available 21. Diaz 22. Suarez 23. Cordoba 24. Duran/Borre/Cucho 25. Campaz/Hinestroza/Asprilla/Gomez 26. Campaz/Hinestroza/Asprilla/Gomez guys who are forgotten and got moves this summer - Sini, Gomez, Oscar Perea, Oscar Cortes Also with 26 spots maybe he takes less attackers or mfs depending where he thinks they should go and brings more CBs. Hopefully more guys pop up and we see people have better season this year.
Good starting list.... so many factors to think about considering we are only in September. October and November friendlies wll be a good trial for some inexperienced players. Come March, we will likely have a good idea of at least 20 of the 26 players. Knock on wood for good health and match fitness... * expect to see some fresh faces who did not see any minutes in the WCQ * what will be the health / form for guys like Sini, Yerson and Cabal * are there any u20 guys worth calling up just to get a taste of things to come? * I do wonder how guys like Solis and Yaser will develop this season.... * Goals from Suarez/Cordoba the past two games pretty much have them at the top of the depth chart - how do guys like Duran, Cucho, Borre respond? * Where do guys like Hinestroza and Campaz fit, if at all?
I think it's something like: --------------- Vargas/Ospina ---------- Munoz/SArias - Lucumi/Mina - Y Mosquera/Cuesta - Machado/Mojica Arias/Portilla - Rios/Castaño - Deossa/Lerma James/JFQ. - Suarez/Cordoba - Diaz/Sini Then the question marks: - Do we patriate Cristian Mosquera? - Do we bring in Alexei to be 3rd keeper or risk with Mier - Do either of Duran or Yaser (Herrera's clients, not a coincidence) get their act together? Ideally both would - either playing to potential would be a big time game changer. - There has to be a LB out there that can play right?....right?
We definitely make a push for C Mosquera. He’s not going to make the Spain roster. He needs to give it up
You have Cuesta/Mina/Mosquera in and not Davison? I mean my 7 year old has a better shot at making it than Sini. I don't get why you guys haven't given up on Sini yet..... dudes always injured. Hope Gomez gets playing time I also don't think Ospina makes it. If any other GK gets a move and starts playing. Would be crazy if we bring the U20 back up goalie who 3rd at Arsenal over the U20 starting goalie who starts on the 3rd best team currently in the league.... but.... coach takes euro based players over everything
Sini’s chances of making the roster are all dependent on how he plays at Cruzeiro. It is not a bad chance but it is not great either. Just has to get in shape and shake off the “injury prone” label.
For Sini - I think it will come down to if he has a consistent streak of match fitness by April / May. Everyone knows he’s a capable scorer and passer as evidenced by the number of goals and assists in both friendlies and wcq games. I rate him highly but prolly like everyone else here, but he has yet to be reliable to handle multiple games in a short time frame
Even if he has a consistent streak of match fitness going into April /May he could be left off the roster. Someone else at wing may play well in October, November or March Friendlies. Just nice to know we do not have to rely on him cause we do have younger guys who have potential.
Think Gomez is better than Sini and younger. Hope the Brazil move works out for our guys heard Suarez is in trouble with an ex in Spain. Funny that comes out when he scores 4 last game.
Gomez has the potential to be better than Sini. I am not sure he is better at the current moment other than by default due to health reasons.
Nah, I forgot about Davinson. I would rather have him based on his penchant for catastrophe but Lorenzo loves him so he would likely go ahead of Cuesta. On Sini he's been very productive for Lorenzo when healthy and he should be able to impact in Brazil so as long as he stays on two feet...
In just over 2 weeks, the U20 World Cup begins. We had some standouts in 2023 - Asprilla, Cortez, Puerta, Luna, Monsalve. So it's very possible, that this U20 also showcases 1-3 players that will be considered to compete for a spot.
This U 20 team is deeper and smarter. Also seems to have better tactics which can develop individuals quicker. At least put them into the spotlight quicker I have very high expectations for them in Chile.
I like our chances to advance out of our group but U20 is still so unpredictable. What's the latest with Villareal? Will he play or is he still injured? He is a big part of this team's success.
Surprisingly, I feel confident even without Neyser if he is not available. Not sure about his status. I do know we have about five other attackers that are ready to take his place. Very versatile front three and wingers that can play false 9 like him if needed too.
Just signed for Cruzeiro. He will be a starter in Chile of course, but if he doesn't want to follow Jhon duran's steps, he'd better act his shit together. As for the roster as I see it now: (of course that many things can change until June) I wouldn't change too many from the group that played in the qualifiers/Copa America. Despite his awful performance in Venezuela, Mier is still our top best GK and unless his form will drop drastically, he should be there with Vargas and Ospina but not necessarily the first choice. I prefer not to call a new goalkeeer (Alexei still didn't prove himself even in the U20 and Jordan is a prospect for the next WC). Montero can be an option if he'll increase his form until June. Right now he barely plays in Velez. Cristian Mosquera is a good question. I would like to have him of course, since I don't see him being elected by Spain. Lucumi failed me in these qualifiers, Cuesta is not consisted and we cannot trust Mina in another World Cup. So the other spot next to Davinson is critically. Muñoz is banker for the right side, while Mojica seems to be our man for the left. And despite his horrifying debut, I wou;dn't cancel Angulo yet, mostly because we don't have too many choices there. Rios and Lerma should be in the middle, but Lerma needs to return to his good form. He wasn't good in the last couple of games. James, Arias and Lucho will co-op behind Luis Suarez, who earned his spot as our "9" regardless Duran's form or discipline until June.
If we have not heard anything about Cristhian’s one-time switch paperwork by now we should just assume he is not an option until Copa America ‘28 the earliest. I rather just hope Yerson get’s healthy and plays consistently at Wolves by Spring to be a solid option to start. I think Angulo is out. Mojica, Machado, C Borja wil battle it out at LB. Maybe Fuentes if he plays consistently at Flu.
Lucumi is a physically dominant player but he's so soft mentally. That being said, he's a natural lefty and when Lorenzo forces Sanchez to that CB left position to try to fit Mina or someone else in that CB right position it simply doesnt compensate or give us a more solid pairing. When Sanchez is player out of position he becomes a serious liability and doesnt ever look comfortable on or off the ball. I do want to see Lorenzo give Yerson Mosquera a lot more playing time during these friendlies. I think he's got great potential. as for Christian Mosquera, Ii just don't see that happening. Out of all 6 teams from Conmebol with a direct WC ticket we ranked #6 in Goals Allowed. Lots of room for improvement.
The goals allowed can be addressed in a multi- faceted way. DFM to the Back line to the Keeper all seems up in the air. Hopefully in these friendlies we can iron it all out and figure out the best combos. The Spine being the most important to address. (Lerma/ his successor/ CB combo/Keeper. ) It is not something I am concerned about though because we usually step up defensively in tournaments when the bright lights turn on.
hear maybe 30 spots for this world cup. So 4 additional players. If that is an option..... then bring 4 LBs
WOW, 30 would be a game changer and makes sense with all the potential injuries, travel required and summer in USA is gonna be hot! So 4 extra roster players from 2022 edition, 1 for every line would be ideal.
.... most countries don't have 2 good players. This just makes it way too easy for the big 6 countries - Brazil, Germany, Spain, France, Argentina and England that have $$$ leagues and 300 players who can be on the NT. A team like ours that has 8 really really good players even in the top 15 teams just can't compete with that. While our coach is terrible making subs the quality of our 1st and 2nd choice is night and day. In Brazil its Vini or Rodrigo. 30 seems wild.