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One of many final groups to announce their squad for the upcoming World Cup, Uruguay have lastly launched the ultimate listing of gamers who will journey to North America this summer season.
Fairly unsurprisingly, the listing options Barcelona star Ronald Araujo, who will play a key function for the South American giants as they give the impression of being to impress on this yr’s World Cup.
Araujo named in Uruguay’s 26-man squad
The centre-back has been a mainstay of Marcelo Bielsa’s defensive setup and his inclusion was by no means doubtful, having been one in every of Uruguay’s most vital gamers over the previous few seasons.
Araujo is joined within the line of defense by acquainted faces, together with Jose Maria Gimenez, Guillermo Varela, Sebastian Caceres, Mathias Olivera, Joaquin Piquerez and Matias Vina, giving Uruguay a well-stocked and skilled defensive unit.
He’s anticipated to accomplice Jose Maria Gimenez on the coronary heart of defence, with the pair forming one of the crucial skilled centre-back combos on the complete match.
Guillermo Varela, Sebastian Caceres, Mathias Olivera, Joaquin Piquerez and Matias Vina present additional depth throughout the backline.
Darwin Nunez, whose title has been linked with a possible transfer to Barcelona this summer season throughout talks over Joao Cancelo’s everlasting signing, leads the attacking line alongside Rodrigo Aguirre and Federico Vinas.
Barcelona vs Barcelona?
Maybe probably the most intriguing prospect for Araujo comes within the group stage, the place Uruguay are drawn to face Spain.
That fixture may see the Barcelona defender go head-to-head with a number of of his personal membership teammates, together with Pedri, Gavi, Ferran Torres and Joan Garcia, in what guarantees to be one of many standout group stage clashes of your entire match.
For Araujo, the World Cup represents the right stage to construct on after a disappointing marketing campaign.
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