🎙️ Luis Díaz's self-criticism: We weren't the side we are | OneFootball

In an exclusive interview with ESPN from Munich, Luis Díaz analyzed the tough current situation of the Colombia national team after defeats against Croatia and France. The Bayern Munich winger did not hide his frustration with the team’s overall performance just three months before the World Cup: "We didn’t feel like the Colombia national team we are, the one that plays well and keeps the ball," admitted the Guajiro star.

A call for reflection and learning

Díaz acknowledged that the lack of attacking alternatives and defensive fragility left a "bitter taste" among the fans. However, he stressed that facing European powerhouses provides invaluable lessons. "We have to learn from them, because they’ve had incredible World Cups," he added, taking both individual and collective responsibility for the team’s slump.

The message to the fans: "Let people believe"

Despite the emotional blow, "Lucho" sent a message of hope to the supporters: "Don’t stop believing; we’re going to give one hundred percent to improve and show a better version of ourselves." The forward has full confidence in the coaching staff’s process and believes Colombia will regain its identity in order to have a great World Cup.

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