The Colombian National Team prepares for the match against Paraguay
The Colombian National Team will face Paraguay on Tuesday, November 16th in Barranquilla, with the mission of winning to recover ground in the qualifiers for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. In this regard, Juan Guillermo Cuadrado remained calm and stated that he believes in being able to defeat the Paraguayan team and qualify for the next World Cup.
"We have to be very attentive, if you start with the heat issue, it becomes difficult. We must have the patience of a great team, give the ball good circulation and score effectively. They are players that make us feel very good. They counterattack very well, we must be aware of that, as well as set pieces. They heavily rely on the wings, the forward, and the supporting balls. They cross a lot, we have to be very attentive to that. We have been studying them," said the Juventus player.
He also reported on the playing style they will present against the Paraguayan team. "We haven't had time since the trip to Brazil, I think we will start today and the coach will have the strategy to harm Paraguay. Using the wings, with the forwards we have of great quality. We can harm them anywhere as long as we remain united and believe that the coach's tactical approach will benefit the National Team," he said.
Finally, the Colombian player referred to the situation his team is going through in the qualifiers. "I am calm, we have the confidence and faith that with the gift and talent we have everything to qualify. It is difficult, but we will give 200% to go to our third World Cup, we work for that. We depend on ourselves and we will do our best," Juan Guillermo Cuadrado concluded.
Finally, it is important to highlight that the Colombian National Team is in fifth place in the standings, currently securing a spot to play in the continental playoff. The 'cafeteros' have a total of 16 points and are looking to break a negative streak of 4 games without a victory.