Colombia manager Néstor Lorenzo has expressed concern about the expectations placed on Luis Diaz by the national team, as the country’s top player prepares to lead his country to the next World Cup this week.
Los Cafeteros failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, and with the 2026 edition being so close to home, the country will not want that to happen again.
Lorenzo’s team had one win and one draw in their first two games and is currently third in the rankings. Colombia faces Uruguay and Ecuador during this international break, and manager Néstor Lorenzo is concerned about the expectations placed on top player Luis Diaz.Lorenzo is convinced thatEvery time he takes on the Colombia jersey, he faces excessive expectations to perform.
“People expect him to score four goals per game, which is not typical.” His performance has been strong, and we hope that he will continue to grow with training and information from his teammates.
“In football, you need partnerships, and he was injured during two [international breaks] and missed those games that would have given him a little more rapprochement.”
“We believe in him, in his position, and in his role.” We also don’t want him to be the rescuer.””I notice that if he doesn’t score two goals he’s played badly, and that’s not the case,” he said.
“At Liverpool, he plays every three days and here every month.”
