Uruguay FA president gives update on Arrascaeta before World Cup | OneFootball

What did Ignacio Alonso, president of the Uruguayan Federation, say about Arrascaeta’s situation?

The news of a possible serious injury to Arrascaeta caught everyone by surprise this Tuesday (02). Given the situation, Ignacio Alonso, president of the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF), provided details on the current condition of Flamengo’s number 10.

“Not yet, there is nothing confirmed, although we are confident that it will not prevent him from playing in the World Cup; we hope that will be the case, but we still do not have confirmation,” said Ignacio Alonso.

WHAT HAPPENED TO ARRASCAETA WITH THE URUGUAY NATIONAL TEAM?

During Uruguay’s training session this Tuesday (02), news emerged that Arrascaeta left the session due to a calf injury. As a result, there is now anticipation over the true severity of the Flamengo player’s condition.

At first, the calf injury was not ruled out; however, it has still not been confirmed that Arrascaeta will be sidelined from the World Cup. The final verdict will only come after the player undergoes medical exams.

HOW WAS ARRASCAETA’S PREPARATION GOING WITH URUGUAY?

It is important to note that before the calf injury, Arrascaeta had already arrived at Uruguay’s training camp ‘racing against time,’ as he was still recovering from surgery on his right clavicle. Because of this situation, La Celeste’s medical department asked Flamengo for permission to have the midfielder earlier than initially planned.

WHEN IS URUGUAY’S DEBUT AT THE 2026 WORLD CUP?

While Arrascaeta awaits the exam results, the Uruguay squad continues preparing for its World Cup opener. The team’s first match will take place on June 15 against Saudi Arabia. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM (Brasília time) in Miami, United States.

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