What happened?
Diego Forlán, coach of the Uruguay national team, has opened the doors to Luis Suárez to return to the Celeste. The historic Uruguayan forward retired from the national team on September 6, 2024, at the age of 37. His last game was a World Cup qualifying match against Paraguay at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo.
Why it matters for Uruguay
The possibility of counting on Suárez again takes on even greater relevance given the need to recover Uruguay's goal-scoring ability. Forlán, who scored 36 goals in 112 games with the Celeste, knows firsthand the responsibility of commanding the attack of the national team and now will seek to find solutions for an offense that needs to regain prominence.
What's next?
The former forward took over as coach of the Under-20 national team and interim coach of the senior team, so he will have the mission of starting a renewal process without neglecting the experienced players who can still contribute to the team. Forlán will have a stage with several challenges ahead. With the senior team, his first commitments are scheduled for September, when Uruguay will face Japan on September 24 and South Korea on September 28.
What does Forlán say about Suárez?
The Uruguayan coach has left it clear that the doors of the Celeste are open to the forward. "If he wants to come back, welcome", said Forlán.
What does Forlán seek with the Under-20 national team?
The Uruguayan coach will seek to find solutions for an offense that needs to regain prominence. Forlán will have the mission of starting a renewal process without neglecting the experienced players who can still contribute to the team. The main objective will be the South American Championship of the category, a tournament that will award four tickets to the next Under-20 World Cup.
What does Forlán say about the combination of youth and experience?
The Uruguayan coach has left it clear that the combination between youth and experience can generate a healthy competition within the national team and raise the level of the entire team. "I like young players and giving them opportunities. It's not easy, considering there are experienced players who are still in great form", he explained.
What does Forlán seek with the senior team?
The Uruguayan coach will seek to find solutions for an offense that needs to regain prominence. Forlán will have the mission of starting a renewal process without neglecting the experienced players who can still contribute to the team. With the senior team, his first commitments are scheduled for September, when Uruguay will face Japan on September 24 and South Korea on September 28.
Recent form of Uruguay
The recent form of Uruguay is 0W-4D-1L (LDDDD, most recent first).
