The Colombian National Team face Costa Rica this Friday on matchday 2 of Group D of the Copa América, looking for a victory that will ensure it reaches the quarter-finals of the tournament.
Colombia prepared this week in Arizona, under the strong heat that hits this area of the United States.
Colombia has to “open paths” with all its players to break Costa Rica’s strong defense and qualify early for the quarterfinals of the Copa América in the United States, said coach Néstor Lorenzo.
The big loss that coach Néstor Lorenzo had before the match was that of the defender John Lucumídue to muscular problems suffered in the previous game against Paraguay, in which he had to be substituted by Yerry Mina. Well, this time the one playing is Carlos Cuesta.
Néstor Lorenzo and Colombia National Team
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In the last few hours it was also learned about the attacker’s discomfort. Rafael Santos Borréapparently on an ankle, which rules him out of the match against Costa Rica.
If Colombia wins, it will have 6 points and will secure its place in the next phase, pending the definition of whether it manages to finish first in the group. Brazil and Paraguay play in the second half.
Costa Rica has just won a goalless draw against Brazil, so it is estimated that they will be a very difficult opponent due to their strong defensive block.
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Nestor Lorenzo
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Colombia: Camilo Vargas; Daniel Munoz, Carlos Cuesta, Davinson Sanchez, Johan Mojica; Jefferson Lerma, Richard Rios, John Arias, James Rodriguez, Luis Diaz and John Cordoba.
PABLO ROMERO
EL TIEMPO journalist
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