The Colombia selection had a successful debut in the Conmebol Copa America by defeating with a score of 2-1 Paraguay in commitment to date 1 of group D that took place in the NRG Stadium in Houston.
Despite the joy of the victory, within the national team there is some concern about the situation of the central defender Jhon Janer Lucumí.
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The defender of the record Bologna of Italian Serie A He started, but was forced to leave the game in the 24th minute due to discomfort in his left leg.
Rather Lucumitechnical director Nestor Lorenzo sent onto the field Yerry Mina.
The injury to the 26-year-old defender has generated uncertainty ahead of the match this Friday, June 28, against Costa Rica for date 2 of group D.
And it is that Lucumi He has established himself as Lorenzo’s starting central defender and normally the one who has changed has been his partner at the back.
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The national coach has used Dávinson Sánchez, Carlos Cuesta and Yerry Mina depending on the rival and what was proposed in Colombia.
The big doubt about Néstor Lorenzo vs Costa Rica
For the match against Costa Rica, coach Néstor Lorenzo would keep Davinson Sanchez as first central defender and replacing Jhon Lucumí is torn between Yerry Mina and Carlos Cuesta.
The choice of Mina in the duel against Paraguay would have as an argument to counteract the strong offensive play of the Guaraníes.
However, against Costa Rica, Lorenzo could again opt for Mina, but to exploit his ability in set pieces in favor of Colombia.
If Cuesta was chosen it would be for the speed and characteristic of giving the national team an alternative start.
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