Forlán announces 'Ruso' Pérez as assistant in Uruguay national team
Ex-footballer Diego Forlán will have the also ex-footballer Diego 'Ruso' Pérez as one of his assistants in the Uruguay national team sub-20 and in the absolute. Forlán, who will direct the Uruguay national team on an interim basis while the replacement for Marcelo Bielsa is chosen, will have 'Ruso' Pérez as one of his assistants in the sub-20 team and in the absolute.
What happened?
The former Atlético de Madrid player will also have Santiago Espasandín in that role, while Marco Mansulino will be the physical trainer, Ignacio Bordad will be the goalkeeper coach and Gabriel Skrilec will be the video analyst, according to the Uruguayan Football Association.
Why is it important for Uruguay?
The Uruguay national team is already preparing for a new era, after being eliminated from the World Cup in the group stage. The arrival of Forlán and 'Ruso' Pérez is an important step for the Uruguay national team, which seeks to improve its performance in the next Copa América.
What comes next?
The Uruguay national team will have to face several challenges in the next Copa América, but with the arrival of Forlán and 'Ruso' Pérez, the Uruguay national team has a good opportunity to improve its performance and reach the final of the tournament.
The Uruguay national team is already preparing for a new era
The Uruguay national team is already preparing for a new era, after being eliminated from the World Cup in the group stage. The arrival of Forlán and 'Ruso' Pérez is an important step for the Uruguay national team, which seeks to improve its performance in the next Copa América. The Uruguay national team will have to face several challenges in the next Copa América, but with the arrival of Forlán and 'Ruso' Pérez, the Uruguay national team has a good opportunity to improve its performance and reach the final of the tournament.
The Uruguay national team is currently in 3rd place in the World Cup classification, with 2 points, 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in 3 games. The Uruguay national team has also scored 3 goals and received 4 in the current season, with a -1 goal difference. The Uruguay national team is 5 points behind the leaders of Spain in the title race classification. The last result of the Uruguay national team was a 0-1 loss against Spain on June 27, 2026. The Uruguay national team has also had a bad streak in its last 5 games, with 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss (LDDDD).
