No Arias, three Brazil-based players in Colombia squad for friendlies | OneFootball

The Colombian national team announced on Friday morning its squad for the friendlies on October 11 and 14, against Mexico and Canada, respectively. The list of players going to the United States includes three athletes who play in Brazil, and does not include Jhon Arias, former Fluminense player and currently at Wolves, in England.

Highlights of Brazilian football

Of the three players who play in Brazilian football and were called up, two belong to Internacional: Johan Carbonero and Rafael Santos Borré. While the left winger makes his debut in the main Colombian national team, the center forward returns to the Colombia list after seven months.

The other athlete is right winger Kevin Serna, from Fluminense. The 27-year-old player joined the club in 2024 and also makes his debut for the Colombian national team.

Losses in Brazilian clubs

The duo Carbonero and Borré should miss only one match for Internacional. Next Wednesday, Colorado visits Mirassol for the 28th round of the Brasileirão. As the two players will have just returned to Brazil, coach Ramón Díaz should preserve them.

Serna should miss two matches for Fluminense. A regular with Zubeldía, the player will be unavailable in the duel with Mirassol, in a delayed game for the 13th round of the Brasileirão. He will be doubtful for the match against Juventude, on the 16th, as he will have just returned to Brazil.

No Arias on the list

The biggest absence on Néstor Lorenzo's list is midfielder Jhon Arias, former Fluminense. At Wolves since August, the player has not established himself in English football and fluctuates. Thus, the commander of Colombia chose not to call the player.

Well-known names in Brazilian football

Three athletes who played in São Paulo football were also called up: James Rodríguez (former São Paulo), Richard Ríos and Yerry Mina (both former Palmeiras). The three are important pieces in the Colombian national team.

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Colombia's Friendlies

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