Diaz, James lead Colombia squad for friendlies-Xinhua

Diaz, James lead Colombia squad for friendlies

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2025-10-04 15:00:30

BOGOTA, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz and Leon midfielder James Rodriguez were among 25 players named in Colombia's squad on Friday for friendlies against Mexico and Canada in the United States.

Cafeteros manager Nestor Lorenzo also included in-form Sporting CP striker Luis Suarez, who netted four goals in Colombia's 6-3 away win over Venezuela in a World Cup qualifier last month.

Meanwhile, Fluminense forward Kevin Serna earned his first international call-up at the age of 27.

Colombia will face Mexico in Arlington, Texas, on October 11 and Canada in New Jersey three days later.

Colombia squad:

Goalkeepers: David Ospina, Kevin Mier, Alvaro Montero

Defenders: Alvaro Angulo, Andres Roman, Daniel Munoz, Davinson Sanchez, Jhon Lucumi, Johan Mojica, Yerry Mina, Yerson Mosquera

Midfielders: Richard Rios, Kevin Castano, James Rodriguez, Jefferson Lerma, Juan Camilo Portilla, Juan Fernando Quintero

Forwards: Jaminton Campaz, Johan Carbonero, Juan Camilo Hernandez, Kevin Serna, Luis Diaz, Luis Suarez, Yaser Asprilla, Rafael Santos Borre