Marcelo Bielsa's future as Uruguay manager in doubt | OneFootball

Uruguay fell 5-1 against the United States in Florida, casting doubt on Marcelo Bielsa's future as coach of the Uruguayan national team. The heavy defeat is said to have deepened the rift between the Argentine and the rest of the squad, according to journalist Federico Buysan.

On the other hand, the coach's game plan, which initially generated excitement among the players, has gradually faded due to poor results. Additionally, the atmosphere in the locker room is not the best for various reasons. Firstly, the absence of key figures like Edinson Cavani at one point, or Federico Valverde in this double FIFA date against Mexico and the Americans.

Moreover, Luis Suárez's explosive comments about Bielsa and the atmosphere at the training complex, made a month after retiring from the Uruguayan national team, left a wound that never healed.

“What happened with Suárez took its toll, it's very clear, visible, and noticeable. Since that issue, no player has performed at the level they were before. There are players who feel the weight of the national team, who have repeatedly come, haven't performed, and yet he keeps bringing them and playing them,” said Carlos Bueno, a former Celeste player with extensive experience in Argentine football with teams like Boca, San Lorenzo, or San Martín (SJ).

However, the AUF came out to support Bielsa after the defeat against the United States. “The result hit us hard. But I see Bielsa with the strength to continue, he is very self-critical. In the face of that pain, there is reasoning, but we must rebuild and move on,” said the sports director, Jorge Giordano.

“I feel responsible for all of this. What I think is that I don't feel like blaming anyone, but I do feel that what gets affected after a performance like today's is my management of the game, the players, and the resources,” said the former Leeds and Athletic Bilbao coach, among others, in a press conference.

The truth is that Marcelo Bielsa's tenure in Uruguay has been marked by ups and downs. His team qualified for the World Cup with a good qualifying campaign, defeating Brazil and Argentina (at La Bombonera) and finishing third in the 2024 Copa América. However, the poor performance shown in some matches and controversial decisions leave the Argentine on the brink of the abyss. Will he continue to lead the Celeste?

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