Coach Marcelo Bielsa, of the Uruguayan national team, confirmed that the midfielder Arrascaeta is out of the decisive clash against Spainfor the last round of the group stage of the World cup. The news was given after the draw with Cape Verde.
Arrascaeta suffered a muscle injury during the preparation for the World Cup and, although a cut was considered, the player was kept in the team. He had already been absent from Uruguay in the games against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, and continues with no expected return date.
In addition to the number 10 shirt, the defender Barcelona’s Ronald Araújo is also certain to be absent for the matchdue to a muscle strain. “Araújo will not play against Spain. Neither him nor Arrascaeta”, declared the Uruguayan coach.
The expectation of counting on Arrascaeta for this decisive clash did not materialize. The Flamengo player continues to recover, awaiting a possible Uruguayan classification for the next stages of the competition.
After two rounds, Uruguay accumulates two points in Group H, occupying second place. The team of e in his tournament debut.
Spain, in turn, beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 last Sunday (21), adding four points and leading the group. The Spanish only depend on a draw to guarantee their place in the knockout stages.
For the Uruguayans, victory is imperative so as not to depend on the result of the other game in the group, between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia. In this World Cup, the top two in each group and the eight best third-placed teams advance.
