Tomás Ángel denies problems with his Colombian teammates and dreams of the World Cup

National Athletic was crowned Super League champion against Deportivo Pereira, one of the figures at the meeting was Thomas Angel, who with a brace sealed the start of the comeback. As a key part of the game, many question his absence from the South America U-20 with the national team, as it is believed he had poor relations with his teammates, claims denied by the attacking himself.

So far this year, Ángel has added 266 minutes in just five games; however, he was effective when needed, as he scored the two goals that gave Nacional a title dream. Comments flared on social networks concerning his absence in the national team and the possible bad relationship with his teammates, a situation which he denied.

As the striker said, he has an optimal and harmonious relationship with the whole team that played in the South American U-20s, emphasizing that he has always been there for them. On this subject, the player explained himself in the VBar of snail radio:

“Well I think it’s all a lie, any player on this team can talk about it, they can say it and they will say the quality of the person I am, how I am with them. Despite the decisions that have been taken, I have always been with the players, I have always supported them, they are witnesses and I can give several examples Manyoma, Luna, Monsalve, I have always been there to support them, to give them my best energy”.

In the same way, the Paisa striker assured that these rumors should not be clarified by him, because, quite simply, his own teammates were in charge of revealing the personality of the 19-year-old player. “I think it’s something that I don’t have to answer, which is answered by the same teammates, because on the pitch and when we were playing, the affection we had for each other was reflected,” he added.

Taking into account that the beginning of 2023 had continuity with National Athletic and the technician Paulo Autori He constantly took this into account in the composition of the national team, the striker expressed his hope to be part of the team that will play the U-20 World Cup, however, he is aware that it does not depend on whether of him, because it is administrative decisions that define their participation.

“As I’ve always said and I’ve always said, obviously I would love to be in the World Cup, it’s something that any kid would love to play, as I said; In the end, those are decisions that they make, decisions that happen, these are not things that I can control, because the day they need me, I will be with the best of wishes, because in the end it is my country, it’s to represent a lot of people”, he explained in the VBar.

His current project is with Atlético Nacional as he stated he has no regard for other things. Likewise, dream of Conmebol Libertadores Cuparguing that it’s a title that fans want purslane.

“At the moment I’m going day to day, now I’m with Nacional and we have to move on, because several tournaments are coming and obviously we would like to fight at Libertadores, because the fans have wanted it for a while,” he added.

Finally, the son of historic Juan Pablo Ángel denied any communication with the helmsman, Héctor Cárdenas, after playing the South American. Currently, he hopes to have a good season with the king of cups and hopes to be considered for the team’s next games.

“I haven’t had any conversations, and the truth is that I’m very focused on Nacional. I’m very focused, right now, on enjoying this process which, as I said, and I have said since the first day of my arrival, it’s a great opportunity, I’ve been with the team since the first day, being part of the pre-season, and I want to help Nothing, for now I have not not spoken with the teacher of Cárdenas and now my objective is national”.