Both Daniel Munoz and Jefferson Lerma were in action for Colombia against Paraguay, and in impressive fashion too.
The European Championships may be dominating many people’s footballing interest over recent weeks, but now the Copa America is well underway.
Monday night saw Colombia in action which featured two Crystal Palace players and both had excellent outings for their nation in a 2-1 win over Paraguay.
Both Daniel Munoz and Jefferson Lerma were on the scoresheet in the win, and afterwards, they were both rated by Colombian media.
Colombian media react to Crystal Palace Daniel Munoz’s display
After both got on the scoresheet, the media in Colombia were providing raving reviews of the Eagle duo.
One outlet named Capsulas rated Munoz’s performance as an 8/10 and added a review: “The move to the Premier League has been [noticeable] in his game. The goal for a high score.”
El Heraldo also provided a review, handing Munoz a 7.5/10 match rating: “One of the top points of the team. Good in defence and attack. It gave the team a lot of output from the right side. He scored a very nice goal.”
ESPN Colombia also reviewed his display: “Great game of the player that opened the scoreboard with a great goal of a header. [He] did a good job on the defensive side, but he let the centre that ended in Paraguay’s [consolation goal]. On the offensive side, he always accompanied the attacks on the right wing, partnering with James and Richard Ríos.”
Finally, La Mega also handed Munoz an 8/10 rating and wrote: “He contributed a lot in attack by accompanying the onslaughts on the right wing. It was offered as an alternative to receiving the ball.He opened the scoring.“
Colombian media also react to Jefferson Lerma
Lerma was also on the scoresheet and this led to more positive reviews for him, making it a good night for Palace players in the Copa America.
Capsulas gave him an 8/10 match rating and wrote: “Admonished in the first half, he demonstrated his experience to stay 67 minutes on the playing field. The goal header raised his rating.”
Following this El Heraldo gave him a 7.5/10 and praised him: “Another good game. Very safe in midfield. You almost always have a good time. He scored a very good goal. Correct game.”
ESPN Colombia then reviewed his display: “The midfielder scored the second goal of the Colombian National Team with a header inside the area after a free kick from James Rodríguez. Well in defence, without many setbacks against the offensive players of Paraguay. He was made yellow for committing a foul in the midfield, by cutting off a dangerous attack from the rival.”
Finally, Lerma was rated a 7/10 by La Mega, who also added: “The central midfielder had an outstanding match, but was limited in some actions by the early yellow card he received. He was replaced in the 68th minute when Paraguay lashed out against the Colombian goal. He scored the second Colombian goal.”
These performances bode well for Crystal Palace
For Crystal Palace both the Euros and the Copa America this summer have seen impressive displays from Oliver Glasner’s players.
Marc Guehi has been arguably England’s best player while Joachim Andersen has impressed for Denmark too.
Now in the Copa America, we’ve seen the two Colombians really impressive too and we’re sure Glasner will be watching keenly and blown away by what he’s seen.
With hopes high for the 2024/25 season, the current crop of players is showing why those hopes are well placed.
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