‘We have to eat s…’: De La Cruz’s odd quote after Uruguay World Cup slip | OneFootball

Flamengo player admits delicate moment for the Uruguay National Team after draw with Cape Verde

Flamengo midfielder Nico De La Cruz drew attention while analyzing Uruguay’s 2-2 draw with Cape Verde on Sunday (21), in the second round of the World Cup. In a self-critical tone, the player acknowledged that the team is going through an unexpected situation and called for a change in attitude for the rest of the tournament. However, one unusual expression caught people by surprise.

— Now is the time to keep our heads down, work, for each of us to do our own self-criticism individually, ‘eat m#$%@,’ as we say in our country, and face the next match the same way — said the Flamengo player as he demanded an immediate reaction from the group. The statement was made in the mixed zone after the match against Cape Verde.

WAS EFFICIENCY LACKING AGAINST CAPE VERDE?

Beyond the unusual remark, the Flamengo player said Uruguay failed to turn the chances they created in their first two matches of the competition into goals and admitted frustration with the campaign so far. Just like against Cape Verde, La Celeste also created many opportunities in their opener against Saudi Arabia, but were held to a 1-1 draw.

— What was missing was the goal. The truth is that we’re in a situation we didn’t expect. In these two matches, we haven’t managed to turn into reality everything this team is really capable of producing. Things that happen in football, obviously. Every match is extremely difficult — he said.

ALL OR NOTHING AGAINST SPAIN?

Despite the pressure, De La Cruz showed confidence in the team’s recovery and turned his attention to Uruguay’s next World Cup match. Uruguay will face Spain on Friday (26) at 9 p.m. Brasília time, in a decisive clash for the team’s ambitions in the tournament.

We still have a very important match ahead of us. We know the quality Spain has, their individual talent. We have to work, keep our heads down, and move forward, concluded the Flamengo player, who came on in the second half in both of Uruguay’s matches.

IS ONLY A WIN GOOD ENOUGH?

With two points, Uruguay shares second place in World Cup Group H with Cape Verde. However, La Celeste will face group leaders Spain, who have four points. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, the Africans’ opponent on Friday (26), have one.

It is worth noting that Flamengo player Arrascaeta will miss the match as he is still recovering from a right calf injury. On the other hand, Varela, an undisputed starter in coach Marcelo “El Loco” Bielsa’s team, is expected to keep his place in the Uruguay lineup.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.