Juan Guillermo Cuadrado has surprised in recent times playing as a winger for Juventus. But also, last weekend he wore the captain’s tape. At 32, Cuadrado remains at a high level and is ready to perform again with the Colombia selection.
With the injury of Santiago Arias, who will be out of court for at least six months, and the uncertainty about Stefan Medina, who, although he already does field work, has not yet reappeared with Monterrey, Cuadrado is willing to give a hand in the right back position.
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“I am always willing to give 100 percent in whatever position I play. The technicians know my capabilities, they can see where I can perform better, depending on the rivals, in the position that they believe I can do my best for the team, “said Cuadrado, in a talk organized by Jeep.
Cuadrado said that he likes to act in that position, which he played in his first games with both Medellín and the National Team.
“I feel comfortable playing now in the position that I’m practically playing as a winger. I know the band because I played as a winger most of my life, I can have that facility to play for the wings and now that I am a little further behind I have learned the task of a defender which is to score well, be focused, not let them beat you, Y I have learned and I want to continue learning, it is a position that I like ”, express.
The one born in Necoclí considers that, at the base, there would be no differences in playing as a full-back in Juventus or in the National Team. “I think it is practically the same; simply, with a different idea of the game than that of Prof Queiroz, but as a winger you have to be focused on the defensive part. If the teacher likes to attack, it is to give the team an outlet through that band, center well, look for players who are tall and who know how to attack those centers ”.
Cuadrado spoke of Queiroz’s contribution to the National Team: “Since the teacher arrived, he came with a very clear idea. He has contributed a lot to the national team, but he also has a heart like a father, when he goes to talk to you I like that a lot, he has that relationship with the players that is very important in a coach.
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Finally, he referred to the meaning of wearing the captain’s band in Juve: “It really is a source of pride, when they give you the captain’s band it is because you are a benchmark, a good leader, you have to transmit good principles, good values, and lead that team in the right direction to meet the objectives. “
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