The Bolivia coach, Óscar Villegas, said Thursday that the team is encouraged abovedespite losing 3-0 with Colombia in Barranquilla, and said they will seek to qualify for the 2026 World Cup repechage on the last day when they receive Brazil at El Alto to Brazil, on September 9.
“The team’s mood is very high and we will look for the classification winning against Brazil,” said Villegas After the match in Barranquilla.
The strategist said that “although it will be uncomfortable to play against Brazil and be aware of the radio for the other result we need, the most important thing is that We are with the mood high for the development we have had in the qualifiers. “
Bolivia occupies the eighth place with 17 points, One less than Venezuela that will receive next Tuesday, on the last day, to Colombia, who with his victory this Thursday, won his classification to the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Villegas stressed that a year ago he took a team at the bottom of the table With just three points and today he is fighting for the classification to the World Cup: “We are working to reach this World Cup and also preparing for the future.”
On Thursday’s match, the Bolivian coach He said they had “30 good minutes” in those who controlled their rival.
“Then came the first goal and although we had rapid transitions and we had to tie it, Colombia scores the second goal and the game is broken, “said the strategist.
For Villegas after Colombia’s second score tried to handle the game To preserve players for the match against Brazil, where they will have to make their greatest effort to have the chance to qualify for the World Cup.
He also argued that “when you meet players such as Luis Díaz, Richard Ríos and James Rodríguez you realize the differences,” reiterating that Bolivia is in a work process with young players.
“We made several changes thinking about the next game against BrasiL, to which we must face at the top, and we have to wait for Venezuela, a draw or lose with Colombia, “he reiterated.
