Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni praised Colombia ahead of their World Cup qualifier, downplaying their recent struggles. He noted that Colombia has faced misfortune in recent matches, asserting they remain a top team globally. Meanwhile, Colombia's coach Nestor Lorenzo faces criticism and internal challenges as star player Jhon Duran withdrew due to injury. Despite their sixth-place struggle in qualifying, Lorenzo remains hopeful for a strong finish to ensure their place in the World Cup.
"It's a little strange to see them in this pothole. For me, Colombia has deserved to win in games that it has had no luck. It's a misleading classification. Statistics don't always tell the truth."
"The criticisms hurt, especially because of the things they invented. There is a clear campaign of discrediting, beyond the fact that the results were not good. We're in a hole but the group is united."
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