Palmeiras midfielder Emiliano Martínez called up by Uruguay to replace Real Madrid’s Valverde | OneFootball

According to Nosso Palestra, Uruguay have made a late change to their squad for the next international window, calling Palmeiras midfielder Emiliano Martínez to replace Real Madrid’s Valverde after injury.

The side are led by Diego Forlán.

Initially only Piquerez was named in the official list, then following Valverde’s setback Forlán added Martínez at short notice.

After the World Cup, Palmeiras continue to have representation with Uruguay. Piquerez and Emiliano Martínez were selected for the tournament and, despite not featuring, were part of the entire cycle.

Uruguay’s fixtures in this window are Japan on 24 September, South Korea on 28 September and India on six October, all friendlies.

The latest call takes the number of Palmeiras players called up to eight.

Source: Nosso Palestra

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