On the eve of the Copa America final, which will be played on July 15 Beijing time, Colombian head coach Lorenzo expressed his deep understanding and strong determination for the upcoming match in a press conference. Facing the defending champion Argentina, Lorenzo knows that it will be a tough battle, but at the same time he is full of confidence in his team.
Lorenzo began by emphasizing the need for his team to be at its best: "We need to be the best Colombia, the best version, to beat Argentina. They are not only World Cup winners, but also regular winners of the Copa America. To win against an opponent like this, we have to be ready for anything because they are champions and their strength and experience cannot be underestimated."
He further elaborated on the challenges and opportunities facing the team, "It's going to be a very tough game, but every day we overcome an obstacle means we are growing. We have been through a few games like this and these experiences have allowed us to keep redefining ourselves in the game and the team has responded positively. Right now, we are in a very good moment and I believe we have the ability to show the best of ourselves in the final."
Lorenzo also talked about the team's room for improvement and expectations: "I think the team still has a lot of room for improvement, both on the technical and tactical level and in terms of mental quality. We hope to have a great performance in tomorrow's match, not only to win the title, but also to prove our strength and potential. In this regard, we hope to go further and create a new glory for Colombian soccer."
Finally, Lorenzo expressed his trust and expectations for his players: "I believe my players are ready, they know the importance of this game and understand the responsibility they have. I will work with them to bring a great game to the Colombian people. Regardless of the result, we will face it with a positive attitude because we have given it our all."
