Varela reveals details of ‘row’ with Palmeiras full-back in Uruguay | OneFootball

What did Varela say about Joaquín Piquerez, Palmeiras’ full-back?

Varela is one of the Flamengo players called up to the Uruguay National Team during this FIFA international break. Competing for a spot at full-back for the ‘Celeste’, alongside Flamengo’s number 2, is Joaquín Piquerez. Faced with this situation, the Uruguayan in red and black explained how this healthy competition with the Palmeiras player is unfolding.

— We are two full-backs who have been in Brazil for a few years, and we’ve faced each other many times. We both know Uruguay’s characteristics and what Marcelo Bielsa asks for, as he likes full-backs who like to attack. So I’m going to fight for that spot and, if I get the opportunity, I’ll help in defense and attack -, said Varela in an official interview with Uruguay’s official channel.

Varela and Joaquín Piquerez play for different teams in Brazil, but they have been teammates in the Uruguay National Team for some time. However, at the last World Cup, only Flamengo’s right-back was available to the ‘Celeste’ in Qatar.

Included in the latest squad list before the final one for the 2026 World Cup, Varela and Piquerez are looking to ‘stamp’ their place in Uruguay’s final call-up. To do so, the players will have two matches to show coach Marcelo Bielsa that they deserve to be at the World Cup.

WHAT ARE URUGUAY’S NEXT MATCHES?

With Varela and Piquerez available, Uruguay faces England on Friday (27), at 4:45 p.m. (Brasília time), at Wembley, in London. Finally, next Tuesday (31), the ‘Celeste’ takes on Algeria at 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Allianz Stadium, in Italy. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the matches on its website and social media.

SEE URUGUAY’S MATCHES

03/27 – England vs Uruguay – 4:45 p.m. – Wembley 03/31 – Algeria vs Uruguay – 3:30 p.m. – Allianz Stadium

*All times are Brasília time.

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