With Varela, without Arrascaeta: Uruguay XI v Japan | OneFootball

Japan vs Uruguay takes place this Thursday (24) at Q&A Stadium Miyagi

International pitches are set to host official matches again with the start of the Super FIFA Match Window. This Thursday (24), at 7:05 a.m. Brasília time, the Uruguay national team takes on Japan.

The match will be played at Q&A Stadium Miyagi in Japan. Flamengo right back Varela is among the likely starters for the fixture. On the other hand, midfielder Arrascaeta, the No. 10 for the Rubro-Negro side, is expected to begin the match on the bench.

WHAT IS URUGUAY’S LIKELY LINEUP?

Cardozo; Varela, Cáceres, Ronald Araújo, Olivera; Torreira, Bentancur, Zalazar; Canobbio, Maxi Araújo, Brian Rodríguez.

La Celeste is going through a transition period under Diego Forlán. The new coach takes over after Marcelo Bielsa’s departure. As such, the squad rebuild comes after a below-par performance at the World Cup.

The schedule of friendlies serves precisely to cement ideas and fine-tune sporting plans. The clash against the Asians, in fact, marks Forlán’s official debut in charge of Uruguay. It is also worth noting that the team is currently on a seven-match winless streak.

HOW IS URUGUAY COMING INTO THE MATCH?

So far, there is no information about an official broadcast for Japan vs Uruguay. Even so, Coluna do Fla, as tradition dictates, will provide full coverage with all the information on the players linked to the Rubro-Negro club.

AND WHAT’S NEW WITH JAPAN?

One of Brazil’s opponents at the 2026 World Cup, Japan is banking on continuity. That is because coach Hajime Moriyasu remains in charge and keeps the core of the squad intact. Stars such as Takefusa Kubo and Ayase Ueda lead the group, while the coaching staff uses the period to assess new talents.

WHAT IS JAPAN’S LIKELY LINEUP?

Suzuki; Seko, Itakura, Hiroki Ito; Doan, Sano, Kamada, Nakamura; Junya Ito, Maeda, Ueda.

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS IN URUGUAY’S SCHEDULE?

After this Thursday’s friendly (24), the Uruguayan delegation faces South Korea next Monday (28), at 8 a.m. Brasília time, at Seoul World Cup Stadium. Finally, the ‘international tour’ wraps up with a clash against India, scheduled for October 6 at 1 p.m. Brasília time, at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

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