A controversial moment arose during Conmebol 2026 World Cup Qualifier between Brazil and ColombiaAs the hosts made seven remuneration – two more than the five allowed. After this situation, James Rodriguez’s coach, Nestor Lorenzo, provided clarification regarding the rule.
Colombia traveled to Brazil in order to secure a place near the top of the Conmebol position, but alarms were raised in the 71st minute after A collision between Colombia’s Davinson Sanchez and Brazil goalkeeper Alisson. The two players collided head-to-head after a cross from Jhon Arias and left them both unconscious on the ground.
After taking care of medical personnel, Both players could recover and go from the pitch. Sanchez was replaced Carlos Cuestawhile Bento replaced Alisson. However, the number of compensation led to controversy, especially in view of the unusual sum seven replacements made by Brazil compared to Colombia’s four.
The increased number of changes raised issues from the fans, who wondered if Brazil had violated the rules or if Coach Nestor Lorenzo was not aware of the number of permitted compensation.
What did Lorenzo say?
Colombia’s fourth compensation occurred in 90+6 minutes when James Rodriguez was replaced by Kevin Castaño In a defensive feature to preserve the 1-1 result. After the match, Lorenzo was asked about Brazil’s seven remuneration and clarified his position:
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“Head injuries allow both your team and the other team to make another compensation. As there were two changes due to head injuries, both teams were allowed to make two more compensation—A for Davinson’s injury, and one for Alisson, who also went out because of dizziness“Explained the coach at the press conference after the match.
With this statement, Lorenzo acknowledged Brazil’s decision when he raised questions about his own strategy so as not to benefit from the extra permissible replacements. He also dismissed all the claims from the Colombian Football Federation about the situation.
Finally, Lorenzo provided an update on Sanchez’s condition, giving relief to the fans and his family: “Davinson is good, he recovers. He had a dizzy, and that’s why the doctor decided as a precaution to take him out, but he is already recovered. “
