Paraguay head coach Gustavo Alfaro has described Colombia as a tactical "Frankenstein" ahead of their international friendly on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey, United States.
Speaking before the 7:00 p. m.
exhibition match, Alfaro explained that the literary metaphor was meant to highlight the tactical flexibility and diverse game plans used by Colombia's coach, Néstor Lorenzo, against various South American opponents.
The Argentine strategist stressed that Colombia combines defensive solidity with high intensity and attacking speed, blending traits typically seen across different Conmebol national teams into a single cohesive system.
"For me, it is like a kind of Frankenstein, if you will. It is a combination of all the matches we have played.
It has a bit of Uruguay, a bit of Ecuador, and a bit of Bolivia, along with Colombia's own identity.
In terms of shape, there is no need to change, but then we have to analyze the details," Alfaro said.
This upcoming friendly marks the latest meeting between the two managers following their 2-2 draw in the South American World Cup Qualifiers at the Metropolitano Stadium in Barranquilla, where Paraguay overcame a two-goal deficit.
Both teams enter the fixture following recent international outings, as reported by El Tiempo.
Colombia recorded a 1-1 draw against Mexico on September 26, while Paraguay secured a 2-0 victory over Bolivia in their previous match.
Paraguay manager Gustavo Alfaro praised Colombia's tactical versatility ahead of their friendly match at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey.
