The recent draws of the Colombia selection in the qualifying rounds Qatar World Cup, and the lack of effectiveness in attack, have generated much criticism in the country, even on social networks there have been attacks against some players. That is why this Friday the Santa Fe midfielder and former National Team player, Carlos the ‘Roca’ Sánchez, He asked for support for the national team and that the criticism from the press be toned down.
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La Roca, who was a figure of the team in the era of José Pékerman, is an authorized voice to reflect on the current moment that some footballers live, when the expected results do not occur in the tie.
Sánchez asks for support
The Santa Fe midfielder, on the eve of the classic against Millonarios, commented. “Let’s support, let’s be Colombian. There are players who suffer when a compatriot or journalist hits you so hard. It’s sad. On the contrary, we must help them, they are our ambassadors, they are the ones who open doors for future generations, “he said.
“The word has power. What the journalist says in Colombia is heard in Europe. People begin to doubt the Colombian player … It is difficult for us because we have to conquer Colombia, and then conquer Argentina in order to reach Europe,” he added. the steering wheel.
Carlos Sánchez already trains with Santa Fe in Tenjo.
Sánchez spoke about the Zapata case
Specifically, Sánchez referred to the case of the forward Duvan Zapata, who has received much criticism for his lack of goal with Colombia, unlike what he does with Atalanta.
“Our players are figures in their teams, but I don’t see support for our players. The thing about Duván Zapata … what is said is sad, on the contrary, you have to wrap him up. What Colombian is not going to want to do things well for his country, “he said.
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Finally, he commented: “Let’s fix it, surely that player will have confidence, as in his club. In his club he has missed goals, there they give him confidence, they support him, they adore him. But here we hate him, we detest him. It is one of the cases. “That man is our ambassador, if we have more players in Europe, the level of Colombian football improves. Let us take care of what is ours. Let us be more in solidarity with our own”, added Sánchez.
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