Coluna do Fla
·31 mars 2026
Confirmed! Bielsa starts Arrascaeta and another Flamengo man v Algeria

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·31 mars 2026

The Uruguay National Team will play another friendly during this FIFA international window. At 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time) on Tuesday (31), ‘La Celeste’ faces Algeria in Turin, Italy. For the match, coach Marcelo Bielsa named the team with Arrascaeta and Varela among the starters.
SEE URUGUAY’S LINEUP
Rochet; Varela, R. Araújo, Giménez and M. Oliveira; Valverde, M. Ugarte and Arrascaeta; Canobbio, F. Viñas and M. Araújo.
During this FIFA international window, Uruguay also faced England on Friday (27), when they drew 1-1. In this way, Marcelo Bielsa used the match to take a closer look at the players ahead of the final World Cup squad selection.
In that match, Arrascaeta and Varela featured, while De La Cruz was not even used. In addition to the trio, Matías Viña, a Flamengo full-back currently on loan at River Plate (ARG), got his chance against England after Palmeiras’ Piquerez suffered a serious injury.
The match between Uruguay and Algeria takes place at 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Tuesday (31) at Allianz Stadium in Italy. Therefore, Coluna do Fla will keep fans updated on everything that happens in the match on the website and social media.
It is important to point out that Flamengo has already defined the logistics for the arrival of the Uruguayan trio after their FIFA international duty. According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, Arrascaeta, De La Cruz and Varela will report to the Rubro-Negro in São Paulo on Wednesday (01), where the club will face Red Bull Bragantino on Thursday (02) in the Brasileirão.
Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in Bragança Paulista. Therefore, Coluna do Fla TV will show the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, Premiere, via pay-per-view, will broadcast the match.
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