What happened?
Diego Forlán, the new coach of the Uruguay U20 and interim coach of the senior team, spoke about the possibility of Luis Suárez returning to the national team.
In a press conference, Forlán expressed his confidence in the striker and his desire to have him back in the team. "I have a huge affection for Luis and a lot of confidence in him. If he's eligible, to have a player like him, who has goals, experience, and continues to demonstrate it every weekend he plays, why not? We'll see later. Nobody will dispute what Luis is", he said.
Additionally, Forlán assured that he didn't know that the striker had said that, in case Uruguay needed him, he would be available. "Honestly, I didn't know he had said that, but if he did, welcome back", he said.
Suárez and Forlán shared the unforgettable 2010 World Cup and the 2014 World Cup, as well as being great protagonists in the conquest of the 2011 Copa América with Uruguay.
Why it matters for Uruguay?
The return of Luis Suárez to the team could be a lucky blow for the Celeste, which seeks to improve its performance in the next World Cup.
What comes next?
The decision of Forlán on Suárez's call-up will be taken in the near future.
The Uruguay national team has a major commitment in the next World Cup, and Suárez's return could be a key factor in their success.
The last time the Uruguay national team played was on June 27, 2026, in a match against Spain that ended with a 0-1 loss.
In the last 5 matches, the Uruguay national team has a record of 0 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss (LDDDD).
