The illusion of seeing theCuban soccer players facing the most renowned Uruguayan players went to pieces once the Celeste call for thefriendly clash on the 20th.
The new coach of the two-time world champion squad, the Argentine Marcelo Bielsa, leaned towardsa group of young people who were the basis of the Uruguayan minor teams, leaving out highly valued figures such as Federico Valverde or Darwin Núñez, and also the illustrious veterans Luis Suárez, Edinson Cavani, Fernando Muslera, Diego Godín and Martín Cáceres.
On the list injured Ronald Araújo, Jose Maria Gimenez and Rodrigo Bentancur are also missing.
The loudest names in the "Loco" call-up are those of the midfielderMatias Vecino and the attackerBy making Pellistri.
Before facing Cuba at the Centenario Stadium, Uruguay will face Nicaragua at that same venue on the 14th. For the Greater Antilles squad, this match will be an important step in its preparation towards the 2023 Gold Cup, to be held in summer in the United States.
The complete list of the Celeste is as follows:
Archers: Sergio Rochet (National), Franco Israel (Sporting Lisbon), Santiago Mele (Union of Santa Fe) and Randall Rodriguez (Peñarol).
Defenders: Bruno Mendez (Corinthians), Mauricio Lemos (Atletico Mineiro), Sebastian Boselli (Defensor Sporting Club), Facundo Gonzalez (Valencia Mestalla), Sebastian Caceres (America of Mexico), Guillermo Varela (Flamengo), Jose Luis Rodriguez (Vasco da Gama). ), Matthew Ponte (Danube), Joaquin Piquerez (Palmeiras), Matthias Vina (Bournemouth) and Lucas Olaza (Real Valladolid).
Steering wheels: Emiliano Martinez (Midtjylland), Fabricio Diaz (Liverpool), Felipe Carballo (Gremio), Matías Vecino (Lazio), Agustin Canobbio (Athletico Paranaense), Maximilian Araújo (Toluca) and Rodrigo Zalazar (Schalke 04).
Forwards: Facundo Torres (Orlando City), Brian Rodriguez (America of Mexico), Facundo Pellistri (Manchester United), Diego Rossi (Fenerbahce), Luciano Rodriguez (Liverpool), Anderson Duarte (Defensor Sporting), Matías Arezo (Peñarol), Thiago Borbas (Red Bull Bragantino) and Federico Viñas (America of Mexico).
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