Luis Amaranto Perea y su rol en la Selección Colombia: “Aquí el protagonista, el jefe y el líder se llama Néstor Lorenzo”

diciembre 19, 2025

TL;DR

Luis Amaranto Perea serves as an assistant technical coach for the Colombian national team, supporting head coach Néstor Lorenzo.
His responsibilities include tactical strategy, opponent analysis, and match preparation, acting as Lorenzo's 'right-hand man'.
Perea leverages his past experience as a player to bridge communication between the footballers and the coaching staff.
He stressed the importance of consistently transmitting the coach's message, sometimes softening the tone for player reception.
Lorenzo is described as flexible and open to feedback from his coaching staff, fostering a collaborative environment.
The team feels a sense of accomplishment in qualifying for the World Cup and aims for historical success.
Perea highlighted the team's strong unity and positive atmosphere, comparing it to a family where issues are resolved.
He acknowledged the 'loneliness of the coach' in difficult moments but emphasized shared responsibility within the staff.
Perea believes Colombia has not been dominated by any team in the qualifiers and that winning while being dominated is possible.
Lorenzo aims for a proactive team, but the staff adapted strategies based on game situations.
Perea feels the coaching staff works well together, like they have been collaborating for a long time.
The ultimate goal is to participate in the World Cup in a new capacity, building on the initial achievement of qualification.

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