The Colombian coach, Néstor Lorenzo, will come out in defense with Carlos Cuesta and in attack with forward Jhon Córdoba against Costa Rica, in this Friday’s match for Group D of the Copa América.
In this way, Cuesta, from Belgian Genk, takes the place of Jhon Lucumí (injured) and Yerry Mina, who replaced him against Paraguay, while Córdoba, from Russian Krasnodar, will play for Rafael Santos Borré.
While Gustavo Alfaro, coach of the Ticos, included the forward of 19 years old Warren Madrigalfrom the Costa Rican Saprissa, by Jefferson Brenes.
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The reason why Yerry Mina did not start against Costa Rica
The real reason why Mina was not a starter It seems that he suffered a blow that prevented him be 100% physically for this commitment.
This information was given by the journalist Guillermo Arango, who announced that “The injured Mina will be replaced by Carlos Cuesta”but did not give further details on the matter.
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Colombia vs Costa Rica: confirmed headlines
Colombia: Camilo Vargas; Daniel Munoz, Carlos Cuesta, Davinson Sanchez, Johan Mojica; Jefferson Lerma, Richard Rios; John Arias, James Rodriguez, Luis Diaz and John Cordoba.
Selector: Nestor Lorenzo.
Costa Rica: Patrick Sequeira; Haxzel Quiros, Jeyland Mitchell, Juan Pablo Vargas, Francisco Calvo, Ariel Lassiter; Orlando Galo, Brandon Aguilera; Manfred Ugalde, Warren Madrigal and Alvaro Zamora.
Selector: Gustavo Alfaro.
