Sporting target shines for Uruguay wearing the number 10 shirt | OneFootball

Uruguay defeated the Uzbekistan team (2-1) this Monday, October 13, in a friendly match between two teams already qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Rodrigo Zalazar, a midfielder for Braga, who is on Sporting's target list, was a starter and one of the highlights of the 'Celeste'.

The footballer was crucial in initiating the quick transition that resulted in Uruguay's first goal, scored by Facundo Torres. The player completed the full 90 minutes wearing the number 10 jersey, after being a substitute in the match on Friday against the Dominican Republic (a 1-0 victory).

On the other hand, Maxi Araújo was left out of the squad list during this international break. Despite being a regular presence in the Celeste squad, the Argentine coach made several changes to give playing time to less utilized players.

The coach took advantage of the fact that these were friendly matches and left out several important names. The Celeste team finished fourth in the qualifiers for the next World Cup, ahead of Brazil, with the same 28 points as the Brazilian team, now led by the Italian Carlo Ancelotti.

In the 2025/26 season, Rodrigo Zalazar - valued at 18 million euros - has scored six goals and provided one assist over 14 matches with 953 minutes of play. The midfielder was responsible for Sporting's last draw (1-1) by scoring a penalty for Braga in injury time.

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