Los Cafeteros are in desperate need of a driver to associate with Radamel Falcao on the attack.
Despite showing some signs of clear aerial dominance, Colombia's most aggressive striker Radamel Falcao was unable to successfully lead his team towards a sound victory in their debut match against Costa Rica.
Unable to overwhelm their rival from the wings, Colombia could only claim the upper hand last Saturday due to Randall Brenes' early ejection in the 27th minute of the game.
Colombia's back line was hardly compromised by Costa Rica's offense, but Argentina is expected to pose a much greater threat to Gomez's boys next Wednesday. In the first 45 minutes of the game, Costa Rica didn't shoot even once on goal.
Costa Rica's passivity allowed Colombia to assume a much more offensive stance, but it was clearly not enough. Are Falcao and Guarin part of the problem or part of the solution?
Let's look at Colombia's alternatives for the next game: Wigan's striker Hugo Rodallega was Gomez's first priority last Saturday, but his presence didn't provide a significant boost to their attack.
Neither Teofilo Gutierrez nor Elkin Soto could solve Colombia's midfield crisis, but what about Bologna's last acquisition Juan Guillermo Cuadrado and Valenciennes' Carlos Sánchez?
Cuadrado has the speed and wits Colombia's coach is looking for in midfield. Being the youngest player in the squad, it's easy to understand Gomez does not want to put all the pressure on his back.
Carlos Sanchez has excellent ball recovery skills and an excellent understanding of what's going on in the pitch at any given moment.
I expect Dayro Moreno to make room for either one of them to improvise a less aggressive and more stable formation, able to deal with the fury of the Argentines.. what about you?
Unable to overwhelm their rival from the wings, Colombia could only claim the upper hand last Saturday due to Randall Brenes' early ejection in the 27th minute of the game.
Colombia's back line was hardly compromised by Costa Rica's offense, but Argentina is expected to pose a much greater threat to Gomez's boys next Wednesday. In the first 45 minutes of the game, Costa Rica didn't shoot even once on goal.
Costa Rica's passivity allowed Colombia to assume a much more offensive stance, but it was clearly not enough. Are Falcao and Guarin part of the problem or part of the solution?
Let's look at Colombia's alternatives for the next game: Wigan's striker Hugo Rodallega was Gomez's first priority last Saturday, but his presence didn't provide a significant boost to their attack.
Neither Teofilo Gutierrez nor Elkin Soto could solve Colombia's midfield crisis, but what about Bologna's last acquisition Juan Guillermo Cuadrado and Valenciennes' Carlos Sánchez?
Cuadrado has the speed and wits Colombia's coach is looking for in midfield. Being the youngest player in the squad, it's easy to understand Gomez does not want to put all the pressure on his back.
Carlos Sanchez has excellent ball recovery skills and an excellent understanding of what's going on in the pitch at any given moment.
I expect Dayro Moreno to make room for either one of them to improvise a less aggressive and more stable formation, able to deal with the fury of the Argentines.. what about you?
