The Argentina coach confirmed the names that will be part of the Tricolor call-up for the June double.
The Colombian Football Federation announced through its official social networks this Monday morning the list of players called up for the two friendlies on the June FIFA date, which will be played against Iraq and Germany in Europe.
La Tricolor will face the Iraq squad in Valencia, Spain, on Friday, June 16, and then meet the German team in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Tuesday, June 20. Ahead of these games, Lorenzo had already named a squad featuring notable figures such as Dávinson Sánchez, Luis Díaz, Juan Guillermo Cuadrado and Matheus Uribe, alongside several substitutes. The selection also included players who were part of the Under-20 squad that competed at the World Cup in Argentina, as well as several Colombian professionals earning opportunities abroad.
Called up from Colombia for friendlies against Iraq and Germany
- Alvaro Montero – Millonarios FC (COL)
- Andres Salazar – Atletico Nacional (COL)
- Camilo Vargas – Atlas FC (MEX)
- Daniel Munoz – KRC Genk (BEL)
- Davinson Sanchez – Tottenham Hotspur (ENG)
- Deiver Machado – RC Lens (FRA)
- Diego Valoyes – Cordoba Workshops (ARG)
- Jefferson Lerma – AFC Bournemouth (ENG)
- John Arias – Fluminense (BRA)
- Jhon Lucumi – Bologna FC (ITA)
- Juan David Mosquera – Portland Timbers (USA)
- Juan Guillermo Cuadrado – Juventus (ITA)
- Jorge Carrascal – CSKA Moscow (RUS)
- Kevin Castaño – Golden Eagles (COL)
- Kevin Mier – Atlético Nacional (COL)
- Luis Diaz – Liverpool FC (ENG)
- Matheus Uribe – FC Porto (POR)
- Mateo Cassierra – Zenit (RUS)
- Oscar Cortés – Millionaires FC (COL)
- Rafael Santos Borre – Eintracht Frankfurt (GER)
- Wilmar Barrios – Zenit (RUS)
- Yaser Asprilla – Watford FC (ENG)
- Jerry Mina – Everton (ENG)
- Yerson Mosquera – Cincinnati FC (USA)
These players were selected by Néstor Lorenzo to participate in the June fixtures against Iraq and Germany on the FIFA date. The squad reflects a balance between experienced internationals and rising talents, aiming to provide depth across different positions and tactical options for the team’s preparations on foreign soil. The list underscores the ongoing effort to maintain competitive tempo for the national team as it gears up for forthcoming regional and global commitments, while also giving exposure to players plying their trade in leagues across Europe and North America.
The announcement came with a high level of anticipation among fans, who watched closely as the coach outlined the mix of veteran presence and young potential that could contribute to the team’s style and approach on the field. The June matches present an opportunity to test strategies, evaluate players in varying competitive environments, and refine selections ahead of the next set of obligations for the national program.
They are the ones chosen to represent the national team for the June Iraq and Germany FIFA Date. #TodosSomosColombia
– Colombian national team (@FCFSeleccionCol) June 5, 2023
Source: Goal