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Controversy over the absence of Teófilo Gutiérrez, David Silva and more in the Colombian Selection | Colombia selection

The long-awaited call for the Colombian senior team for the friendly against Honduras, on January 16, did not escape the acid criticism. The reason? Especially the absence of Teófilo Gutiérrez among the 20 chosen.

The 36-year-old forward, one of the most prominent in the Deportivo Cali title, was not considered by coach Reinaldo Rueda despite being available, within the country and fully motivated by a possible return.

Although initially it was thought that it could have some medical novelty, now that many players have returned to their clubs from their vacations infected with covid 19, it would not be the case of Teófilo, who reported safely to the champion’s preseason in the last hours .

The explanation is not clear because at the end of 2021 it was almost taken for granted that, with his level and with the leadership that he gave to the Dudamel team, he had everything ready for his return. Perhaps not having training since December 22 could have an influence, although it does not seem like a strong argument since the vast majority of those called up were on vacation and without the usual physical jobs at the end of the year.

It would be a very decision for Rueda, who in the past, during a press conference, answering a question related to Teofilo, suggested that there were players who had already completed their cycle in the senior team. Perhaps the presence of younger players and only three internationals, including two forwards like Teo (Cristian Arango and Yimmi Chará), explains the absence.

It is a case similar to that of David Macalister Silva (35 years old), leader of Millonarios, although the reality is that his call was more of a movement in social networks than something concrete from the national coaching staff. Many wonder if it could be the case of Álvaro Montero, an acco with a selection process but who has seen names like Mosquera (DIM) and Chunga (Alianza) before his, despite his experience: it must be appreciated that is coming to Millionaires and needs to complete its adaptation.

Other expected names that did not appear in Rueda’s call are Jorge Marsiglia, the Deportivo Cali defender who was one of the revelations, or Fernando Uribe, a newcomer to Junior and one of the tournament’s scorers.

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