🙌Relief for Bielsa: De Arrasceta stays in the squad | OneFootball

Giorgian De Arrascaeta, a key figure in Uruguay’s midfield, raised alarms within the national team after suffering discomfort in one of his legs during Tuesday morning’s training session on June 2 at the Complejo Celeste. Uncertainty over his participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ momentarily brought the country to a standstill, given his tactical importance and creative leadership in the coach’s system.

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Official AUF confirmation: No World Cup withdrawal

In a statement issued this Wednesday by the Sports Desk, the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) confirmed the results of the diagnostic tests carried out on De Arrascaeta. The report confirms that it is a calf muscle injury, but, to the relief of all “La Celeste” fans, clarifies that “it does not prevent his participation in the World Cup.” Consequently, the statement concludes emphatically: “His call-up remains unchanged” for the biggest tournament in North America.

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