World Cup: Former Eintracht Frankfurt full-back starts as Uruguay face Cape Verde | OneFootball

After being held to a surprise 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia in their opening World Cup fixture, Uruguay know a convincing response is required if they are to re-establish momentum and strengthen their hopes of progressing from the group.

Head coach Marcelo Bielsa has made two changes to the side that started against Saudi Arabia, with Juan Sanabria and Agustín Canobbio replacing Matías Viña and Darwin Núñez. Former Eintracht Frankfurt full-back Guillermo Varela retains his place in the starting XI, while ex-Schalke midfielder Rodrigo Zalazar is named among the substitutes for the second consecutive match.

Cape Verde, meanwhile, arrive full of confidence following their historic goalless draw against Spain. Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha was the standout performer, producing one of the displays of the tournament so far as the 40-year-old made seven saves to frustrate the Spanish attack throughout the 90 minutes.

Head coach Pedro Leitão Brito has made three alterations to the side that earned that famous result. Telmo Arcanjo, Garry Rodrigues and Benchimol come into the starting lineup in place of Laros Duarte, Jovane Cabral and Dailon Livramento.

Confirmed Uruguay vs Cape Verde lineups

Uruguay (4-2-3-1): Muslera (GK) – Varela, Cáceres, Olivera, Sanabria – Ugarte, Bentancur – Canobbio, Valverde, Araújo – Viñas

Cape Verde (4-1-4-1): Vozinha (GK) – Moreira, Pico, Borges, Lopes Cabral – Pina – Arcanjo, Mendes, Monteiro, Rodrigues – Benchimol