Luis Suárez calls for self-criticism after Colombia’s defeats.

The situation of the Colombian national football team is alarming, following two consecutive defeats in preparation matches for the 2026 World Cup. Sporting forward Luis Suárez did not hide his concern and called for deep internal reflection on the team’s shortcomings. The Colombians lost 2-1 to Croatia and 3-1 to France, leaving fans and analysts on high alert.

“It is necessary to engage in self-criticism, to see what is failing, what is lacking, and to improve,” Suárez emphasized, highlighting the importance of acknowledging mistakes so they can be corrected before the major tournament. The player, who is the current top scorer in the Primeira Liga with an impressive 24 goals and four assists in just 25 matches, knows that the pressure is high. “We are in a very important phase and, fortunately, we still have time to fix these small details,” he added.

Luis Suárez, who was substituted at halftime against France, failed to score, which intensifies the need for Colombia to find solutions in the face of adversity. According to him, the team entered both matches with the intention of winning but could not find the path to success. “It is true that they were different games, we approached them differently. We did not find the way to victory in either, but now the most important part comes,” the forward stated in the mixed zone at Northwest Stadium in the United States.

With Portugal as one of their opponents in the World Cup, Colombia urgently needs to reassess its strategy and performance. Suárez’s voice resonates as a warning for everyone involved, from the coaching staff to the players. Time is running out, and the team needs a radical change to avoid future disappointments. Self-criticism is the first step in the quest for a recovery that could be crucial for the team’s goals in the tournament.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.