Jefferson Lerma
CRY
CM (CB)
Box-to-Box
Oct 25, 1994 (31)
Right
5'10"
154 lb
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Little involvement in win
Lerma generated two clearances and one interception in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over DR Congo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.
Analysis: Lerma was Colombia's least involved player on the night, operating in a deep defensive role that kept him largely out of the game. With little defensive work to show beyond two clearances and one interception, it was one of those nights where his presence was more about holding the shape than making a visible impact. He picked up his first yellow card of the tournament and had one chance created to his name.
Defensive anchor in midfield
Lerma registered three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory versus Uzbekistan.
Analysis: Lerma provided defensive stability in Colombia's midfield throughout the match, helping shield the back line as Uzbekistan grew into the game after Abbosbek Fayzullaev's equalizer on the hour mark. His positioning and ball-winning were important in helping Colombia regain control following a spell of pressure from the Uzbek side. Lerma's experience will be valuable as Colombia look to manage similar moments of adversity in future group games. The midfielder ended the game with three shots, five clearances and two blocks, highlighting how influencial he can be in both sides of the pitch for the Cafeteros.
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