Colombia v Uzbekistan: likely line-ups and where to watch opener | OneFootball

The Colombian National Team is counting on Flamengo midfielder Jorge Carrascal for its tournament debut

Colombia begins its World Cup journey this Wednesday (17) at 11 p.m. (Brasília time), when it faces Uzbekistan at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. With direct access to the day-to-day of the preparations, Coluna do Fla breaks down the likely Colombian lineup and the full outlook for this matchup involving a Flamengo player.

WHAT IS COLOMBIA’S LIKELY LINEUP?

Vargas, Muñoz, Sánchez, Lucumi and Mojica, Lerma, Richard Ríos, Arias, Díaz and James Rodríguez; Suárez.

Coach Néstor Lorenzo arrives with a virtually full squad. As a result, the manager is relying on the strength of the attacking sector, led by Bayern Munich (GER) player Luis Díaz, and is looking to impose a strong tempo from the start to secure the first three points in Group K.

It is worth noting that the Coluna do Fla reporting team is following everything about the performances of the players who play in Brazil during the World Cup. In addition to Jorge Carrascal of Flamengo, Colombia’s squad list featuring players from Brazilian football includes names such as Jhon Arias (Palmeiras), Juan Portilla (Athletico-PR) and Andrés Gómez (Vasco).

HOW ARE COLOMBIA AND UZBEKISTAN COMING INTO THE MATCH?

Colombia returns to the World Cup after missing out in 2022. The ‘Cafeteros’ put together a solid campaign in the South American Qualifiers. That way, they arrive at the tournament as one of the most competitive squads in South America, aiming to surpass their 2014 campaign, when they reached the quarterfinals.

WHAT ABOUT THE UZBEKISTAN NATIONAL TEAM?

Uzbekistan, on the other hand, is experiencing a historic moment. Managed by Italian Fabio Cannavaro, the national team is playing in the first World Cup in its history. Despite the enthusiasm, the team arrives in Mexico under a warning sign after inconsistency in recent friendlies against the Netherlands and Canada.

The Uzbeks’ main hope for goals is center forward Eldor Shomurodov. In addition, there is Abdukodir Khusanov, who plays for Manchester City (ENG). That is because the center back is regarded as the country’s biggest gem and a key piece in Cannavaro’s defensive system.

WHAT IS UZBEKISTAN’S LIKELY LINEUP?

Nematov, Nasrullaev, Khusanov, Ashurmatov, Abdullayev, Sayflyev, Shukurov, Khamrobekov, Urunov, Fayzullayev, Shomurodov.

WHERE TO WATCH UZBEKISTAN VS COLOMBIA?

Colombia and Uzbekistan’s opener will be broadcast by Globo (free-to-air TV), SporTV (pay TV), Ge TV (Globoplay) and CazéTV (YouTube). As it does daily at Ninho do Urubu, Coluna do Fla brings all the details of Carrascal’s participation, with the journalistic perspective of those who follow the daily routine of Flamengo players on and off the field, now in the Colombian national team’s pursuit of success at the World Cup.

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