Colombia will face Mexico at AT&T Stadium in the first of two international friendlies scheduled in the United States. It’s a valuable test for Nestor Lorenzo’s squad, and many fans are wondering whether James Rodriguez will be on the field to lead the team.

James Rodriguez will start for Colombia against Mexico at AT&T Stadium, as head coach Néstor Lorenzo confirmed the captain’s presence along with Bayern Munich forward Luis Diaz in the starting lineup.

“James, our captain, will play, and Lucho Díaz will play,” Lorenzo said Friday morning from the Colombian team’s hotel in Dallas. “I’ve followed León closely. James started the season well, then his form dipped as several players left, but we have him ready and committed to our system”.

The Argentine coach also emphasized that, during

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