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Varela and Arrascaeta are with Uruguay for World Cup preparations

The number 10 is close to coming back! Out of action after suffering a fractured collarbone, Arrascaeta is counting down the days to return to the pitch. Teammates at Flamengo and with Uruguay, Guillermo Varela gave an update on how the star is doing.

“I’ve been talking with Giorgian (Arrascaeta). I know he is doing well, he is much better, and we hope he can be in good shape for the first match,” said Varela in an interview with ESPN Uruguay. La Celeste will make its debut on the 15th against Saudi Arabia.

Arrascaeta has not played since April 29, when he suffered the fracture against Estudiantes (ARG). Because of the surgery and the short recovery time, the Flamengo idol became a doubt for the World Cup. However, the number 10 is in the fourth week of recovery and entering the final stretch of his rehab.

WHAT ELSE DID VARELA SAY, AFTER ALL?

Already in Montevideo preparing for the World Cup, Varela spoke about other topics with the Uruguayan press. The full-back praised the amount of playing time he has had at Flamengo this season, highlighting the importance of getting enough minutes to arrive at the World Cup in good form.

— I’m arriving in good shape, with plenty of minutes, a lot of matches played. I’m arriving in excellent condition, and now it’s about preparing over these days we’ll have with the national team. Physically and in football terms, this World Cup is the one I’m reaching in the best condition compared to the other two. In fact, in Qatar (2022), I arrived injured and missed the first game,” added Varela.

— This year, I’m arriving 100% physically fit, and I hope I can show that on the field as well. I got the run of games I was hoping for. We have the dream of going to the World Cup and winning it. We have a great squad, with things to improve, but without a doubt we have players with the quality and stature to take Uruguay to the top, and that’s what we want,” concluded the full-back, who will play in the third World Cup of his career.

WHAT IS URUGUAY’S GROUP IN THE WORLD CUP?

Uruguay were drawn in a group with Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde and Spain. In the neighboring country, the opener against the Saudis is being seen as an ‘early final’ in the race to qualify for the next round. After all, the Europeans are the favorites in the group, leaving the Asians and the South Americans to battle for the other spot, in theory.

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