Criticism of Colombia: Why Borja is missing and Borré remains

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The selection of the Colombian national soccer team for the upcoming World Cup qualification games has caused discussions. Coach Néstor Lorenzo announced the names of 28 players who will compete against Peru and Argentina. While some top performers from last year's Copa América are there, there are remarkable absences that raise questions.

A central point of criticism comes from journalist Carlos Antonio Vélez, who concentrated in his analysis on the selection and the absence of Miguel Ángel Borja, the star of River Plate. Borja, who recently emerged through his performance in the Copa Libertadores, is not taken into account what Vélez considers serious.

controversy about players and nominations

In addition to Borja, the nomination of Rafael Santos Borré, a striker who has been criticized for its low effectiveness in the past, also triggered negative reactions. Vélez said that he welcomed new faces in the selection, but he still criticized the presence of players like Yerry Mina and Santiago Arias, while Borja is not taken into account. In a contribution he made it clear that the argument that Borja is not important without the ball is not really durable if other players also do not make defensive contributions and still stand in the squad.

His statement on the platform X makes it clear that for him the effectiveness of a striker should triumph over his defensive capabilities. "It is not crucial whether a striker brings great benefits defensively," said Vélez. "It is important that he scores goals, and Borja is much better in it." This view refers to a deeper debate about the nomination criteria of the trainers.

Vélez also brought up an aspect that is often ignored in the debate about player adjustments and team dynamics. The journalist pointed out that the effectiveness of a player must not only be considered on the offensive, but also with regard to his role in the team structure. In another contribution, he made a comparison between Borja and Borré, which shows that Borja became a key player in similar game systems among different trainers. This proves that the trainer's style of play also decides to a high degree about the success of a player.

In addition, Vélez criticized the composition of the team and turned to the fact that they largely consists of the players who made up the Copa América finalists, and warned that despite the solid performance against smaller teams, they failed against the big teams in the world like Argentina. "We made it to the final, but we didn't win anything. Nobody should forget that," he noted critically.

The constellation of the national team

For the upcoming games, Lorenzo can fall back on a squad that includes both experienced and new faces. In the goalkeeper position, Camilo Vargas, Álvaro Montero and Kevin Mier are available. On the defensive there are players like Carlos Cuesta and Jhon Lucumí, who are supposed to show stable defensive game.

In midfield, a selection was made to combine creativity and control. Players like James Rodríguez and Juan Fernando Quintero have the task of steering the game and creating goal opportunities for the strikers. In the attack, they rely on Luis Díaz, Jhon Córdoba and Santos Borré, who are challenged to use the chances

Another aspect that keeps the discussion on life is the remarkable change in the player composition compared to the last Copa América. The return of veterans sometimes feels like a nostalgia, but the questions are in the room whether experience is sufficient to meet the requirements necessary according to modern game claims. The upcoming games could not only be decisive for the players, but also for the coaches to determine the direction of the team and the national team.

The challenge that Lorenzo and his selection have, will become clearer in the coming days if you compete against Peru and Argentina. The fans and critics are looking forward to how the internal conflicts and the choice of squad affect the result.