Venezuela forward Salomon Rondon (23) runs on the pitch during the Italy vs. Venezuela International Friendly match 2024. (Photo- Getty Images)
Venezuela will strongly be counting on Rondon, who has scored 41 goals in 104 appearances and is the country’s all-time top goal scorer. Even in the current domestic season, he has scored 19 goals and 3 assists in 28 appearances for Mexican club Pachuca.Â
Rondon has represented Venezuela in four Copa Americas and helped them reach fourth place in 2011. His experience will be a great asset to the team and if he continues his form in the Copa, he could help them make it out of the group stages. Â
Young Shining Star: Kervin Mario Andrade Navarro
Miguel Navarro of Venezuela runs for the ball during the international friendly match between Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. (Images via Getty Images)
Kervin Mario Andrade Navarro, the 19-year-old attacking midfielder can make a major difference for Venezuela if used wisely by Fernando Batista. In the current Serie A season, he scored five goals and provided three assists in 13 appearances for Brazilian club Fortaleza EC.Â
Navarro made his debut for Venezuela on March 24, 2024, in a friendly match against Guatemala. In very little time he has shown the football world the potential he holds. Navarro, in the late minutes, can add speed to the central field and help push opponents by building pressure.  Â
Prediction
Venezuela’s last appearance at the tournament ended in the group stage which was barely surprising knowing they have crumbled at the first stage in 14 of their 19 appearances. Although the odds remain firmly stacked against them, they are determined to upset the apple cart. With a blend of emerging talent and experienced players, Venezuela has the potential to defy expectations.
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