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Suarez Out: Forlan Names Uruguay Squad for Asian Tour
6 Sep
Summary
- Luis Suarez is omitted from Uruguay's preliminary squad.
- Uruguay will play India for the first time in a football match.
- Diego Forlan is the new head coach of Uruguay.
Luis Suarez has been excluded from Uruguay's preliminary 46-member squad for the upcoming international window, as announced by new head coach Diego Forlan. The team is scheduled to play Japan on September 24 and South Korea four days later. A significant fixture will be their first-ever encounter with India on October 6 in Kolkata. This match marks India's third high-profile friendly in the window.
Uruguay, ranked 20th globally, is entering a new phase following a group stage exit in the recent FIFA World Cup. Diego Forlan, a former celebrated player who previously played in India's ISL, now leads the team after Marcelo Bielsa's departure. The squad features experienced defenders like Ronald Araújo and José María Giménez, and forwards such as Darwin Núñez.