Gustavo Puerta’s first season with Bayer Leverkusen couldn’t have gone any higher and the 20-year-old midfielder hopes his expertise with the undefeated German facet will earn him a spot in Colombia’s Copa America squad this summer time.
Puerta has made eight appearances this season for Bundesliga champions Leverkusen, who’re unbeaten in 46 matches throughout all competitions below Xabi Alonso.
Leverkusen will play Roma within the Europa League semi-finals and are additionally by to the DFB-Pokal ultimate.
“This yr has been fantastic for me and for my profession, I hope to maintain profitable titles and get minutes on the finish of the event,” Puerta, who has made 5 Bundesliga appearances, advised Reuters.
Puerta loved success with Colombia’s under-20 facet and has acquired his first call-up for the nationwide crew’s friendlies towards Spain and Romania in March.
He hopes to make an impression on coach Nestor Lorenzo with the Copa America on the horizon. The event takes place in the US throughout June and July.
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“Being on this crew with an undefeated run is essential to be thought-about for the nationwide crew if the coach (Lorenzo) thinks I can contribute,” he added.
“We haven’t talked a lot about it, however he advised me that he’s maintaining a tally of me, that he needs to see me play. I hope to get minutes ultimately as a result of it’s a privilege to be within the nationwide crew, I need to watch for the call-up.”
The Colombian added that taking part in for one of many prime 10 groups on the planet has not solely improved his sport but additionally given him confidence in his skills.
“It helps you mature, spending time with nice world-class gamers every day and coaching with them is necessary, they’re very skilled and that makes a distinction for somebody as younger as me,” he added.
Puerta mentioned he felt supported by the membership and that he would have the ability to attain his full potential below Alonso.
“It was historic, very good, very loopy to have gained my first title in one of many prime 5 leagues in Europe,” he added.
