Bogotá: Yerry Mina is missing against Argentina - who replaces the strongicker?

Bogotá: Yerry Mina is missing against Argentina - who replaces the strongicker?

Bogotá, September 8 (EFE) - The central defender Yerry Mina, who plays for the Cagliari Calcio, will not take part in the upcoming international match of the Colombian national team. This was announced by the Colombian Football Federation (FCF). The reason for his absence is the collected yellow cards, which now tear him out of the selection for the important game against Argentina on Tuesday.

In an official message, FCF specified that Mina was eliminated due to two yellow cards from the concentration of the team for the 8th matchday of the qualification for the 2026 World Cup. This crucial game is held in the Metropolitano Stadium in Barranquilla, where the Colombian fans hope for a strong performance of their team.

effects of the failures on the team

Yerry Mina, 29 years old, came to the game against Peru in Lima after the regular player Carlos Cuesta had to leave the field due to a serious injury. The game ended with a 1-1 draw, which only increases the challenge for the kickers of the cafeteros. The national team is now forced to reorganize themselves and develop alternative strategies to conquer the Argentine team, which is traditionally a difficult opponent.

with Mina, who had recently started consolidating his role in the selection, an experienced player is eliminated. As a result of his failure and the uncertainty regarding Cuesta, which is also questionable for the game, the prospects of a stable defense in the coming game are uncertain. The young central defender Yerson Mosquera from the Wolverhampton Wanderers could now be used. The only 23-year-old has been able to win the trust of the Colombian national coach Néstor Lorenzo in the past few months and will probably be a title defender.

The loss of Mina could affect the dynamics of the defense series, which must be well recorded in order to neutralize the fast -paced style of the Argentine. Coach Lorenzo is faced with the two-time challenge of finding a new defensive formation and at the same time motivating the players to do their best despite the setbacks before the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

The next duel will not only be crucial for Colombia, but is also a significant encounter for the entire region, since the rivalry between Colombia and Argentina is deeply rooted in football and often ensures exciting and highly competitive games.