"We're going to...": Colombia's coach issued a warning to Scaloni amid a scandal.

Just days before a match that promises to be tense at the Monumental stadium , the Colombian national team arrives in Buenos Aires with a backpack full of urgency, pressure, and internal controversy. The team coached by Néstor Lorenzo , coming off a goalless draw against Peru , faces a crucial moment in the South American Qualifiers , and everything indicates that the upcoming clash against Argentina will be much more than a simple match.

In this context, the Colombian coach faced the microphones and held nothing back. With a defiant tone, Lorenzo praised the Albiceleste , but also issued a warning that resonated throughout South America: “ It's coming in sweet. I expect a team that flows, that knows how to manage the tempo of the game, which is something we must improve on ,” he asserted. His words made it clear that Colombia will not present itself as a victim at the Monumental, and that its intention will be to compete as equals.

Despite recent ups and downs, Néstor Lorenzo remains confident in his project and in qualifying for the next World Cup . “ The goal is to go out and compete, the idea is to go for it. Sometimes you show it, but it's not enough ,” explained the coach, who, far from dramatizing the lost points, is betting everything on the next match in Argentina. “ I know we're going to qualify for the World Cup ,” he concluded, showing firmness amidst the doubts.

Lorenzo's approach aims to disrupt the playing circuits of an Argentine team experiencing a period of strength and confidence, especially after winning the Americas championship. However, the Colombian coach hinted that he will seek to break with that logic and steal the spotlight from Lionel Scaloni and company on their own turf.

But not everything in Colombia revolves around the ball. The draw against Peru triggered a stir within the locker room. According to reports coming from the Colombian nation, forward Jhon Durán had a heated altercation with Néstor Lorenzo, which resulted in his sudden departure from the squad. While no one in the squad confirmed the incident, the decision to remove him raised alarm bells.

In fact, there's been talk of several key players intervening to calm the situation after the match, something that underscores the fragile emotional balance Colombia has in arriving at the Monumental. With no solid results, internal conflicts are becoming an additional problem in the final stretch of the Qualifiers.

The table is tight. The draw against Peru, combined with Venezuela's victory over Bolivia, left Colombia just three points ahead of the playoffs. With that pressure on their shoulders, the match against Argentina looks like an early final. In that sense, the climate of internal tension could work against them, especially when the opponent is none other than the champion of the Americas.

In this complex situation, the Colombian coaching staff is trying to shield the team from media reports and focus on the footballing aspect. But the reality is inescapable: there are results crunches, friction within the squad, and a pressing need to score points in one of the most difficult stadiums on the continent.

The duel between Argentina and Colombia will be much more than a qualifying match. It will be a replay of the last Copa América final, a test of character for both coaches, and a night that could mark a turning point on the road to the World Cup. Scaloni wants to reaffirm his team's dominance. Lorenzo, on the other hand, is looking to rebel against fate and silence the Monumental.

The pieces are in motion and the tension is palpable. We'll just have to wait until Tuesday night to find out if the Colombian coach's warning was an act of faith... or a provocation that ended up igniting the pre-match warm-up.