Colombia coach: Falcao Lost His Confidence at Chelsea

Colombia coach Jose Pekerman says that he hopes Radamel Falcao “rediscovers his confidence” during the international break.

Falcao’s Colombia take on Peru this evening, and then Uruguay next Tuesday.

The striker has failed to

hit the ground running since joining Chelsea in the summer, scoring one goal in eight appearances in all competitions, and making just two starts.

“Falcao is coming to play 90 minutes after a lot of time at his club [Chelsea] having few opportunities, 15 or 20 minutes, in games that are in development; and that’s cost him not having continuity,” he said.

“We all know his capabilities, and I see he still has the will to fight, to reverse the situation, with that spirit of wanting to reach his best performance and we have expectations.

“We need that rebellion and that ability to want to fight, and if so we have hope he recovers his best form and we can take it into account.

“We always have the hope that he rediscovers his confidence. He always deserves to be called up.”