Colombia receives bad news after victory against Paraguay

Colombia selection

The Colombian National Team delivered in its debut in the 2024 Copa América. With goals from Daniel Muñoz and Jefferson Lerma, the national team defeated its counterpart from Paraguay. A 2-1 is more than enough to add their first three points in group D. Fundamental result to seek first place in your area and advance to the next phase. Despite this good score, the ‘Tricolor’ received bad news after 90 minutes.

During the game against Paraguay, the only bad news around the Colombian team is the injury of a fundamental player in the defensive zone. Jhon Lucumí is a key footballer in defense and maintains a great projection in international football. He joined the Colombian National Team after having a great season in Italy’s Serie A with Bologna.

He started against Paraguay in Houston, but had to leave due to injury in the first half. In the midst of tears and anger, the center-back left the field and now the alarms are going off, Well, the situation with Jhon Lucumí could escalate.

Lucumí’s injury and the entry of Yerry Mina

The play that caused the injury was 20 minutes into the game when Julio Enciso, Paraguay’s star, took a mid-range shot that Jhon Lucumí sent to the corner kick with his right leg. The ball hit his knee and the player fell to the ground. He had to be treated immediately by the medical staff.

Jhon Lucumí tried to continue on the court but he didn’t last long and fell to the ground again. He asked for the change after 25 minutes. The center back had to leave the field in the midst of sadness and strongly hitting the substitutes’ facilities with one of his hands.

Colombia goals against Paraguay

At minute 32, the Colombian National Team was able to open the scoring with a great header from Daniel Muñoz. Perfect center from James Rodríguez to the far post, Luis Díaz dragged the marks and the Crystal Palace full-back placed an accurate header to make it 1-0.

Before the end of the first half, James Rodríguez appeared again with a beautiful cross, precise for midfielder Jefferson Lerma to place the header and once again beat goalkeeper Rodrigo Morínigo. Paraguay was saved from third after the VAR review, which was believed to be a penalty against Yerry Mina. 2-1 final result.

Social Communicator and Journalist specialized in sports with more than 9 years of experience in the media. With a soccer mind and a Santafero heart, passionate about cycling. He covers the day-to-day life of Colombian football, Atlético Nacional, América de Cali, Millonarios, Colombia National Team, Colombian players abroad, etc. Diploma in sports journalism / tactics and strategy in football and digital journalism. I have worked in highly recognized media such as El Espectador, Diario AS Colombia, El Periódico Deportivo and Colombia.com. Coverage in Bolavip from 2021.