Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz believes Colombia are a disciplined and well-balanced team, but says the Black Stars will play their own game in Friday’s World Cup Round of 32 match.
Queiroz, who previously coached Colombia, said he knows many of their players. However, he said his focus is on the current Colombia team, not the one he managed.
“I know Colombia and many of the players very well, but it is my responsibility to study today’s Colombia, not yesterday’s,” he said.
“They remind me a little of the Colombia team I coached during the Copa America. They are a good team.”
The Portuguese coach praised Colombia’s organisation and said the team has improved since he left.
“Colombia today are a very organised team with discipline and quality in every position. They have changed since the days of Juan Cuadrado and have added another dimension.”
Queiroz said he was impressed by Colombia’s performance against Portugal, but believes Ghana can still cause problems.
“I watched the match against Portugal, and they played very well. Tomorrow is another story. It is Ghana, and we will play with our own style and our own strengths.”
