BOGOTA - Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo has officially named captain James Rodriguez for upcoming international friendlies. Rodriguez returns to action following his departure from Club Leon and recent stint with Minnesota United in Major League Soccer.
The national team prepares for matches against Croatia on March 26 in Orlando, followed by a fixture against France three days later in Washington. These games serve as critical preparation before the World Cup campaign begins June 11.
Key attacking options include Luis Diaz of Bayern Munich and Luis Suarez of Sporting Lisbon joining the camp. The squad aims to secure Group K victory when they face Uzbekistan on June 17.