Jhon Jader Durán was dropped from the national team before the match against Argentina.

In an official statement, the Colombian Football Federation announced this Saturday that forward Jhon Jader Durán was removed from the national team due to a medical issue.

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"The coaching staff of the Colombian Senior National Team informs that Jhon Jader Durán of Al-Nassr FC (KSA) is leaving the training camp due to a recurrence of lower back pain that is preventing him from being fit to face Argentina on Matchday 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers," the official statement said.

And he added , “The coach, his technical staff, and the group of players wish Jhon a speedy recovery and his return to sports activities.”

Durán was the subject of a rumor after last Friday's match against Peru in Barranquilla. It was reported that he had argued with other teammates and with coach Néstor Lorenzo.

James Rodríguez, coach Néstor Lorenzo, and Durán himself denied the story and called for support for the group.

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"It's false. Everything they're saying is completely false. On the contrary, we're all united, and we have to be united and stop spreading, as they say, so much crap," James clarified.

Nightmare afternoon

The forward, who has already scored three goals for the senior team, was imprecise in his passing and struggled to control several balls sent his way by his teammates in the match against Peru.

In turn, his movements caused complaints from more experienced players like James Rodríguez.

Durán also angrily complained to the match referee, Brazilian Wilton Sampaio, for not calling a foul against him in the penalty area.

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He also got into a fight with Peruvian center back Renzo Garcés, who fouled him in the 4th minute, sparking a fight on the pitch that lasted throughout the first half.

Durán received a yellow card for a strong tackle on the opposing center back. His poor performance led Colombian coach Néstor Lorenzo to substitute him at halftime for Luis Suárez.

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