Colombia trains fully in Miami for Ghana knockout match

Colombia's national soccer team has commenced its complete training regimen in Miami, Florida, in preparation for their crucial Round of 16 match against Ghana. The team opted to remain in South Florida after their final group stage game against Portugal, instead of returning to their previous base in Guadalajara. This decision allows them to utilize the facilities of Inter Miami for their preparations. During their first training session since the draw with Portugal, which secured them the top spot in Group K, players who participated in the previous match focused on recovery and injury prevention. The rest of the squad engaged in field work. Head coach Néstor Lorenzo has consistently stressed the importance of managing player fatigue throughout the World Cup, given the limited recovery periods between matches. He notably rotated several players in the starting lineup against Portugal, including full-back Daniel Muñoz. Colombia faces a tight turnaround, with less than a week to rest before their knockout stage encounter with Ghana, who finished third in Group L. Should Colombia advance past Ghana, they are slated to travel to Vancouver for a Round of 16 match against the winner of the Switzerland-Algeria game.