FIFA World Cup: FIFA World Cup LIVE – Uruguay has become one of the first nations to announce a provisional squad for the World Cup. The two-time World Champions coached by Diego Alonso, have announced a preliminary squad comprising 55 players with veterans Luis Suarez & Edinson Cavani scheduled to start upfront. Uruguay is placed in Group H at the World Cup alongside Portugal, Ghana, and South Korea. Follow FIFA World Cup updates LIVE on InsideSport.IN.
FIFA World Cup: Uruguay announces PROVISIONAL squad for Qatar World Cup, Luis Suarez & Edinson Cavani to Star Upfront – CHECK OUT
Uruguay’s squad has a good blend of youth and experience, and the former champions are expected to be a hard nut to crack at the World Cup. Some of the notable inclusions in the squad include Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde and Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez – all of whom are first-timers at the World Cup.
Veterans like Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani, Diego Godin, Martin Caceres, Jose Gimenez, Rodrigo Bentancur and Fernando Muslera among other feature in the provisional squad and there are no surprising exclusions.
FIFA World Cup: Uruguay announces PROVISIONAL squad for Qatar World Cup, Luis Suarez & Edinson Cavani to Star Upfront – CHECK OUT
Meanwhile, Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo’s inclusion in the Uruguayan squad has caused a bit of controversy. Araujo suffered an injury in Uruguay’s September friendly clash with Iran, with initial reports hinting at a minor problem for him.
Barcelona sent the player for surgery, with an estimated recovery time of 6-7 weeks but Uruguay were allegedly against the move. They wanted the defender to rest and allow the injury to heal naturally. However, now that he has been included in the squad, it could offend the Barcelona board who now cannot avail the services of the player until 2023.
FIFA World Cup: Uruguay announces PROVISIONAL squad for Qatar World Cup, Luis Suarez & Edinson Cavani to Star Upfront – CHECK OUT
Can Uruguay go all the way in this World Cup?
Uruguay are always known to give a good account of themselves on the sport’s biggest stage. Led by Diego Godin, the La Celeste once again boasts of a strong squad. It is likely to be the last World Cup for Uruguayan stars like Godin, Suarez, Cavani and Caceres and the team will be desperate to ensure that their national heroes end on a high.
Uruguay will be first seen in action at the World Cup on November 24 against South Korea. La Celeste will then take on Portugal on November 28, followed by their final group stage match on December 2 against Ghana.
FIFA World Cup: Uruguay announces PROVISIONAL squad for Qatar World Cup, Luis Suarez & Edinson Cavani to Star Upfront – CHECK OUT
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