🚨With a surprise: Bielsa names his squad for the FIFA break | OneFootball

The head coach of the Uruguayan National Team, Marcelo Bielsa, has revealed the list of players called up for the last two international friendlies of the year, which will see La Celeste face Mexico and the United States in North America. The squad for the November FIFA Date includes a surprise in the midfield.

The Big News: Santiago Homenchenko

The main inclusion in the list is Santiago Homenchenko, a midfielder who emerged from Peñarol and is currently on loan at Querétaro in Mexico (from Pachuca). The Under-20 World Champion has established himself as a key figure in his team, even standing out in defensive roles and scoring four goals in his last five matches. His call-up reflects Bielsa's intention to continue exploring young Uruguayan talent.

End-of-Year Schedule

These friendlies close a positive 2025 for La Celeste, which comes from achieving victories in Malaysia. The matches will be played on the following dates and venues:

The list combines the experience of players like Ronald Araújo, José María Giménez, Matías Viña, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Giorgian de Arrascaeta, with the youth and potential that Loco Bielsa seeks to strengthen.

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