India face two-time champions Uruguay in Kolkata friendly
India’s men’s national football team will face two-time World Cup champions Uruguay in an international friendly at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on October 6.
Uruguay arrived in Kolkata on Monday after a 4-1 win over South Korea, with Darwin Nunez scoring twice. The side is ranked 20th in the FIFA rankings and coached by former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan.
Captain Federico Valverde is a notable absentee after suffering an ankle injury in the Madrid derby, while veteran striker Luis Suarez has also been left out as Forlan rebuilds the squad. Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo, Galatasaray’s Lucas Torreira and Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur are among the big names on tour.
The friendly is India’s third in the FIFA window after Panama and five-time champions Brazil on October 3. It will be Uruguay’s first visit to Kolkata since winning the 1982 Nehru Cup.
India coach Khalid Jamil has named a young squad for the high-profile fixtures, saying the experience of playing top-tier sides will be invaluable.
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