The Colombian National Team began the dream of the Copa América with a victory against Paraguay. The national team continues to extend its undefeated record in the Néstor Lorenzo era and is excited about the possibility of winning the second title after the 2021 edition. However, As both players and the coach have expressed, they go step by step and game after game.
Thanks to the scores of Daniel Muñoz and Jefferson Lerma, the National Team achieved its first three points that put them ahead in Group D. thanks to the tie between Brazil and Costa Rica in the other match in the area, Therefore, a second victory would ensure the Tricolor in the next phase.
Colombia’s next challenge will be Costa Rica, Gustavo Alfaro’s team will arrive with high morale after making history and surprising on the first day by drawing 0-0 against Brazil. after resisting the constant attacks and offensive superiority of the ‘Canarinha’.
Colombia, with one for the duel against Costa Rica
For the match that will take place next Friday, July 28 at the State Farm in Arizona, United States, Colombia would not have the presence of central defender Jhon Lucumí, who suffered a muscle injury in the duel against Paraguay and had to be replaced by Yerry Mina. Although there is no official medical report from the Federation, it is most likely that the Bologna player will not be part of the starters.
The possible loss of Lucumí would be the only change for Colombia against Costa Rica. Lorenzo would maintain the formation with which he won in his debut, having the same backbone with Camilo Vargas in the goal, Davinson Sánchez as the leader of the defense, James Rodríguez and Richard Ríos as guides in the midfield and Rafael Santos Borré as a reference in the attack.
Possible holder of Colombia
Possible formation of Colombia against Costa Rica
- Camilo Vargas; Daniel Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Yerry Mina, Jhoan Mojica; Jefferson Lerma, Richard Ríos, Jhon Arias; James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz and Rfael Santos Borré.
Colombia will face Costa Rica this Friday, June 28 starting at 5:00 pm (Colombian time). State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, will host the match valid for the second day of Group D of the tournament.
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