😱Is Bielsa leaving Uruguay? He calls a press conference, questions remain | OneFootball

The head coach of Uruguay, Marcelo Bielsa, is going through his most delicate moment at the helm of the Celeste. The recent and resounding 1-5 defeat against the United States, led by Marcelo Pochettino, has intensified the crisis of results and playing identity, leaving the future of the "Loco" as a big question mark just months before the World Cup.

Speculation grew drastically this Wednesday when the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) called the media to a Bielsa press conference for this Thursday at 8:00 PM. The question echoing throughout Uruguay is whether the coach will announce his resignation or confirm his continuity.

The relationship with the squad and his self-criticism

Despite the AUF leadership, through Jorge Giordano, director of national teams, expressing their "support" and backing for Bielsa, rumors in Uruguay suggest that the coach's relationship with the players is broken.

The "Loco" carries the precedent of strong accusations from Luis Suárez after the 2024 Copa América about alleged mistreatment. After the defeat against the USA, Bielsa had taken responsibility: "What is affected after a performance like today's is the management I do of the match, the players, and the resources we have. The responsibility is all mine," he stated.

Although his overall numbers (16 wins in 31 matches, World Cup qualification, and third place in Copa América) are not bad, the deterioration of play has forced this urgent meeting that will determine his fate.

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