Uruguay Preview: World Cup 2018

We’ve compiled this Uruguay Preview: World Cup 2018 to provide all of the details you need about La Celeste — everything from the likely starting lineup, 23-man squad, schedule of games and analysis regarding their chances, and more.

Uruguay Preview: World Cup 2018

Full Squad

Goalkeepers: Fernando Muslera, Martin Silva, Martin Campana.

Defenders: Diego Godin, Sebastian Coates, Jose Maria Gimenez, Maximiliano Pereira, Gaston Silva, Martin Caceres, Guillermo Varela

Midfielders: Nahitan Nandez, Lucas Torreira, Matias Vecino, Rodrigo Bentancur, Carlos Sanchez, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Cristian Rodriguez, Gaston Ramirez

Forwards: Cristhian Stuani, Maximiliano Gomez, Edinson Cavani, Luis Suarez

Manager: Oscar Tabarez
Captain: Diego Godin
Best Finish: Winners (1930, 1950)

Likely starting lineup

Analysis

Despite possessing two of the finest centre-forwards in world football, watching Uruguay at tournaments in recent years hasn’t always been easy on the eye.

Oscar Tabarez’s teams have embodied the Garra Charrua quality that’s synonymous with this nation. A bit of edge, a bit of nastiness and a lot of fight. They defend well, pack the midfield with energetic players and hope either Luis Suarez or Edinson Cavani can conjure something. They often do.

There’s been some deviation from that formula since the previous World Cup. Uruguay were eventually eliminated by a vibrant Columbia side in the second round. Tabarez still puts an onus on defense. The two star strikers remain but their midfield may be a little more aesthetic this time around.

Players like Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus and Federico Valverde from Real Madrid should add more guile. These two will battle for a spot alongside Inter Milan man Matias Vecino, the midfield anchor, and Nahitan Nandez, on the right flank.

Often sides moving away from such a strict blueprint can be exposed. There’s a temptation to revert back to what they know best, especially in a major tournament. But only a…

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Author : Matt Jones

Publish date : 2024-04-18 15:44:34

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