Colombia announce squad for October international break; James Rodriguez included

Los Cafeteros will face Chile and Bolivia in FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) announced on Thursday that Nelson Deossa, an uncapped midfielder, has been selected for Colombia’s World Cup qualifying matches against Bolivia and Chile.

The 24-year-old Deossa’s efforts for Pachuca in Mexico’s Liga MX this season have impressed Los Cafeteros boss Nestor Lorenzo.

James Rodriguez, a midfielder for Rayo Vallecano, leads the 29-man roster, which additionally includes Luis Diaz, a winger for Liverpool, and Jhon Duran, a striker for Aston Villa.

Colombia boast an excellent squad. They have proved this many times, and they also reached the final of Copa America 2024. However, they fell short against Argentina, losing 1-0.

During the 2026 World Cup qualifiers games, they have been excellent. In September matches they beat the winners of Copa America 2024, Argentina, 2-1 as they continue their fine form.

However, Rafael Borre, Yerson Mosquera, and Carlos Cuesta were all injured and could not play. Colombia will take on Chile at Barranquilla five days later and Bolivia in El Alto on October 10.

With 16 points following eight matches, Los Cafeteros are now two points behind toppers Argentina in the 10-team South American World Cup qualifying pool. They will hope for the top spot before their World Cup qualifying comes to an end.

Colombia squad for October international matches.

 Goalkeepers: Alvaro Montero (Millonarios), Camilo Vargas (Atlas), Kevin Mier (Cruz Azul).

Defenders: Cristian Borja (club América), Daniel Munoz ( Crystal Palace), Davinson Sanchez (Galatasaray), John Lucumi (Bologna), Johan Mojica (Mallorca), Juan David Cabal ( Juventus), Santiago Arias (Bahia), Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul), Yerry Mina (Cagliari).

Midfielders: James Rodriguez ( Rayo Valecano), Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace), Jhon Arias (Fluminense), Jorge Carrascal (Dynamo Moscow), Juan Portilo (Talleres), Juan Fernando Quintero (Racing Club), Kevin Castano (FC Krasnodar), Matheus Uribe (Qatar Stars), Nelson Deossa (Pachuca), Richard Rios (Palmeiras), Yaser Asprilla (Girona).

Forwards: Jhon Cordoba (Krasnodar), Jhon Jader Duran (Aston Villa), Juan Camilo Hernandez ( Columbus Crew), Luiz Diaz (Liverpool), Luis Sinisterra (Bournemouth), Roger Martinez (Racing Club).

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