Bolivia vs. Colombia, in La Paz, at 3,800 meters above sea level. It was a constant concern and largely defined the last call of the Colombia National Team. But is it just a discussion about field players or touching the archers as well?
For the first time in a long time, it is not taken for granted that David Ospina, the undisputed, one of the captains of the Selection, has to be a starter. All because these demands in height could be more favorable for his usual substitute, Camilo Vargas. And here the data are crucial:
Camilo Vargas (32 years old) has just played 7 games with Atlas in this season that started and to be qualified as a hero in the recent 1-1 draw at home to Tigres, but also to play 36 games in the 2020/2021 season. Simply indisputable.
David Ospina (33) has not been able to play any matches in the season that has just begun with Napoli, as the priority is the young Meret, no more and no less than recent champion of the Euro with Italy and the renewal go through the need to ensure -the continuity. In the last session, although Genaro Gattuso felt a special weakness for his experience and his game with his feet, he added a total of 23 games, always in a policy of rotation.
The doubt is because Vargas also plays with Atlas at 1,500 meters altitude in Jalisco and constantly climbs more than 2,000 meters to play MX League matches. This and the mental agility that was so praised in the Copa America, if unforgettable pass-goal to Luis Diaz against Peru (3-2), have the coach considering a relief in the arc.
But eye that Ospina does not arrive for the first time at a call without enough rhythm and not being indisputable in his club, and yet he always came out as one of the figures of the national team: ‘the worst David is our best archer ‘, is usually heard. For the show, dozens of feats that go so far as to neutralize his friend Lionel Messi. Also, it wouldn’t be a bad vote of confidence for the goalkeeper who has given so many joys to the country, right now that he doesn’t have them all at his club.
The good news for Colombia is that they have very good alternatives for the bow, with experience and no cold in a game as demanding as this Thursday. The choice of Roda will be justified. The mystery of the headline will remain until minutes before the epitome …