India vs Uruguay Friendly — Valverde, Araujo and Nunez Included as Forlán Names Preliminary Squad
- Uruguay coach Diego Forlán named a 46-member provisional squad on Saturday for upcoming international matches against Japan, South Korea, and India in the September window.
- Forlán assumed the coaching role after Marcelo Bielsa's departure following a poor showing at the FIFA World Cup, taking charge of both the senior national team and Under-20 side.
- Returning players include midfielder Nahitan Nández and former Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira, while naturalized defender Alexander Barboza also earned a call-up to the provisional roster.
- Twenty-One players from the 26-member World Cup squad retained their places, emphasizing continuity as Forlán manages the transition following the FIFA World Cup campaign.
- Forlán returns to India after a decade, having previously played for Mumbai City in the Indian Super League, marking his first assignment as Uruguay's head coach in the country.
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Uruguay will face Japan on September 24, South Korea on September 28, and India on October 6.
Fede Valverde, Ronald Araujo, Darwin Nunez named as Uruguay announce provisional squad for India clash
Uruguay have named a 46-man provisional squad for their Asia tour, with Fede Valverde, Ronald Araujo and Darwin Nunez among the stars included. Diego Forlan will begin his tenure against Japan, South Korea and India on October 6.
Uruguay announce star-studded squad for India match in Kolkata
The Uruguay match is a part of a high-profile series of international friendlies which India will play in September-October, which also includes clashes with 5-time world champions Brazil and Panama in October 3 and September 25 respectively.
Valverde, Nunez, Araujo named in Uruguay's star-studded squad for India clash
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde will be the biggest name in a star-studded Uruguay squad selected for next month's international friendly against India, with the two-time world champions set to arrive in Kolkata.
World champions coming to India: Forlán names Valverde, Núñez-led Uruguay squad for historic clash
Uruguay have announced a 46-player preliminary list for upcoming FIFA international matches. The squad includes prominent players like Federico Valverde and Darwin Núñez. India will host Uruguay on October 6 in Kolkata. This match follows India's encounter with Brazil three days prior. The Panama friendly has been rescheduled to September 25.
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