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For games Colombia in front Bolivia, Paraguay and Chile, Corresponding to the CONMEBOL Qualifiers for Qatar 2022, Reinaldo Rueda, DT of the Cafetalersi, decided not to call James Rodriguez, player who in the past asked him be at “500 percent” to be able to be considered by the selection.
“I think the player’s anxiety and desire to be here in the national team causes one to unconsciously precipitate these appearances. It’s not just the healing of an injury, it’s the readjustment of the competition.
“I think it’s very clear, we can’t hurt James, or the national team, when we’ve seen it in its fullness we want it, when he is 500 per cent, because 100 per cent is not enough for the Selection, “said the selected one at the time about James’ absence.
However, for this one Close FIFA the so-called of Juan Quintero and of Radamel Falcao, players who have not had much activity, and that even the last of them has just recovered from various physical problems, caused Roda to be questioned about this’500 percent which asks Colombians to be considered with the selection.
“We always tell the players that they have to be at 500%, and we refer to this plus which is to be in the Colombia National Team, we look for the players to take care of all the possible variables. This 500% involves a number of factors and variables. The theme of players having other components helps. Every moment and position is different, ”the coach mentioned.
When does Colombia play?
For this date of CONMEBOL qualifiers, Colombia will face this Thursday in Bolivia; while on Sunday he will visit a Paraguay and will close from home in front Chile next Thursday, September 9th. It should be remembered that in the classification table, the coffee selection advances in the fifth place with 8 points.