👀Is winning enough? Concern at Nacional over dip in form

Atlético Nacional’s recent performances—a 4-3 win over Pereira and a 1-1 draw against Once Caldas—have raised concerns around the club over defensive lapses and a loss of control of matches. Coaching staff’s explanations and key absences Coach Lucas González explained that the absence of nine players called up to Colombia’s national teams at various levels has disrupted his usual setup. However, key absences such as Felipe Marín and Samuel Velásquez, along with Edwin Cardona’s muscle injury, have directly affected the first team’s collective creativity. Consistency demanded in the final stretch Despite citing the international call-ups, the Antioquia club has one of the deepest squads in the country. With the Copa BetPlay semifinals and the final stretch of the league season approaching, the coaching staff must restore the team’s playing identity without using absences as an excuse. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.