The Celeste is looking for a new coach after Marcelo Bielsa's departure. Marcelo Gallardo, former coach of Club Nacional de Football, is one of the candidates to coach the Uruguay national team.

What happened?

Marcelo Gallardo spoke with Pollo Vignolo on ESPN Mundial about the rumors linking him to the Uruguay national team. Gallardo explained that he has nothing to do with those rumors.

Why is it important for Uruguay?

The Uruguay national team is looking for a change after their last loss. The Uruguayan team lost their last two games, with a record of 1W-2D-2L in their last 5 games. | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2025-11-19 | USA 5-1 Uruguay |

What comes next?

The Uruguay national team will participate in the 2026 World Cup. The Uruguayan team is looking for a new coach to lead the team in the tournament. Andrés is a name mentioned as a possible candidate, but Marcelo Gallardo is the one most mentioned in the rumors.