Jürgen Locadia
CF
Playmaking Forward
Nov 7, 1993 (32)
Right
6'4"
187 lb
Limited impact in loss
Locadia registered two chances created, one clearance and one interception in Thursday's 2-0 loss to Cote d'Ivoire.
Analysis: Locadia had a quiet match as Curacao's primary attacking outlet, managing limited involvement in the opposition box as Cote d'Ivoire's defense kept him largely in check throughout. Despite showing some creative involvement, he was unable to make the decisive impact Curacao needed as their historic debut World Cup campaign came to an end.
Minimal impact upfront
Locadia was subbed off due to injury in the 83rd minute of Saturday's 0-0 draw against Ecuador. He generated one shot (zero on goal) before exiting the match.
Analysis: Locadia left the game with an apparent injury late in the second half, but it remains to be seen whether it was a muscular strain or just cramps. The veteran striker was unable to make much of an impact, as he spent most of the game isolated upfront. His prospects of finding the back of the net won't be much higher in the group-stage finale against Ivory Coast on Thursday, June 25, as Curacao profile as a massive underdog in that game as well.
Unproductive in World Cup opener
Locadia registered one clearance in Sunday's 7-1 loss versus Germany.
Analysis: Locadia was held without a single shot or chance created in a difficult game, with his three fouls drawn making the only highlight of his performance. The 32-year-old was ultimately chosen to lead the front line over Gervane Kastaneer, who had featured in the most recent friendly match. However, both strikers might continue to share playing time for the rest of the tournament.
Appeal successful
Locadia will be available for Curacao's World Cup opener against Germany after his appeal against the three-match suspension was successful, with the ban reduced to just one friendly match, according to ESPN NL.
Analysis: Locadia will miss Sunday's friendly against Aruba as the sole punishment stemming from the red card he received during the 4-1 defeat against Scotland, but will be free to feature when Curacao's World Cup campaign gets underway. The result of the appeal is a massive relief for coach Dick Advocaat, who will now have one of his most experienced and dangerous attacking options available for all three group stage fixtures against Germany, Ecuador and Ivory Coast.
Could miss two games
Locadia (not injury related) faces a three-game suspension after being sent off for violent conduct in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against Scotland, a ban that would see him miss Curacao's first two World Cup fixtures against Germany and Ecuador, according to Jack Cunningham of talkSPORT.
Analysis: Locadia was initially shown a yellow card for catching Aaron Hickey on the foot before VAR stepped in and upgraded the decision to a straight red for violent conduct after ruling he had led with his elbow, a call he later pushed back against in a statement on social media. The forward posted on Instagram that anyone who has followed his career across more than 370 professional matches knows he is not that type of player and described the decision as unfortunate. Curacao are expected to appeal in hopes of getting the suspension reduced, as the current three-match ban would leave him eligible to return only for the final group-stage clash against Ivory Coast, when the island nation could already be out of the tournament.
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