La Selección Colombia has finalized its starting lineup for its international friendly fixture against Mexico at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.
The coaching staff selected Álvaro Montero to start in goal, protected by a conventional back four consisting of Daniel Muñoz, Dávinson Sánchez, Jhon Janer Lucumí, and Álvaro Angulo. In a tactical adjustment, Lorenzo deployed a three-man defensive midfield featuring Richard Ríos, Gustavo Puerta, and Kevin Castaño.
Further up the pitch, the attacking trident comprises Jhon Arias, Carlos Andrés Gómez, and Luis Javier Suárez. Palmeiras forward Jhon Arias will wear the iconic number 10 shirt following the international retirement of James Rodríguez, who announced his departure from the squad via a video on September 15.
Match Details and Roster Breakdown
The fixture in Baltimore kicks off at 8:00 p.m. local Colombia time. Television and digital coverage in Colombia is handled by Caracol Televisión’s main signal, the Gol Caracol web portal, the Gol Caracol YouTube channel, and the DITU application.
Manager Néstor Lorenzo named a bench featuring 15 substitutes: Kevin Mier, Aldair Quintana, Edier Ocampo, Kevin Andrade, Royer Caicedo, Samuel Velásquez, Yaser Asprilla, Jhon Solís, Jaminton Campaz, Daniel Arcila, Juan Manuel Rengifo, Matías Orozco, Camilo Durán, Kevin Viveros, and Óscar Perea.
The match serves as an early preparatory test for the squad alongside upcoming friendlies against Peru and Paraguay, as the federation builds depth with a mix of veteran core members and new call-ups.
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