Last update 6 April, 2024 by Alberto Llopis
With two World Cups in their showcases, Uruguay was 40 years seeing how his team was not able to get among the eight best on the planet. From 1970 did not go beyond the round of 16 and since 1990 He had only played the World Cup, of 2002 en Korea y Japón. After two decades of many disappointments, the Uruguayans managed to qualify for South Africa 2010 by Oscar W.Tabárez . With the recovery of the winning gene that very few teams have, The Uruguayans made it to the semi-finals and were finally back among the best in the world.
Led by the inspired Diego Forlan, the team took an important leap in quality and became a truly very competitive group.. The celestial arrives in Brazil with an authentic team. With complete security they have the best lead in the championship, along with that of its neighbor Argentina. Although the years do not pass in vain for anyone, and the striker Diego Forlan is no longer that tireless gunner, Uruguay has two of the great forwards that exist today. Edison Cavani and Luis Suárez form a lethal duo capable of taking Uruguay to the top.
The compact block that has recently characterized Uruguay managed to become champion of the Copa America in 2011, only one year after the last World Cup. Although it is true that Argentina and Brazil were the great disappointment of the tournament, putting the title on a plate. It is also worth highlighting the irregularity shown by the team in the recent qualifying phase for Brazil., where little by little they showed their weaknesses and failed in vital clashes that finally relegated them to fifth place. Which does not give mathematical access and they were forced to compete in the playoffs. An unequal tie against Jordan that clearly opted towards the South American side without any problem.
They do not lack enthusiasm and the event will be in Brazil where they have already been proclaimed champions in that mythical “Maracanazo” of 1950. Logic denies that it can be repeated again, but history reminds us otherwise.. Always an American team was proclaimed champion on its continent, Do not rule out Uruguay even if it does not appear in the pools.
Strengths:
Cavani and Suárez: We can say little about this pair of formidable forwards. Luis Suárez is in the best moment of his life as a footballer. Momentarily Golden Boot in Europe, His goals mean that Liverpool will fight for the Premier until the last day. Perhaps Cavani suffers day by day under the long shadow of Ibrahimovic, but we all know what he is capable of. Barely a year ago he dazzled the entire world in Naples and P.S.G.. paid more than 60 million euros for him. I'm sure he hasn't forgotten to play football..
The capacity for suffering: Uruguayans know their limitations and know that to go far they will have to suffer a lot. They are a team that knows each other perfectly and has the ability to overcome adversity.. They grow in the face of big events and a World Cup is the best to do so.
The winning mentality: after many years without achieving it, They finally see themselves again among the best. The basis of every good team is trust,positivism and attitude, three characters that can make a good team the best. Know that you can beat anyone, believe in your possibilities and trust your colleagues, together with the tireless physical display in each match they can make you fly towards the title.
Weak points
The group of death: for the first time in World Cup history, three teams that have already won the World Cup will share a group. Italy and England will face off against the Charrúas in group D, without a doubt the strongest group followed closely by B. Direct confrontations from the beginning and dog-faced from the first day.
its irregularity: capable of beating the best, sometimes, We have been able to surprisingly see how the so-called inferior teams put them in serious trouble. Don't be surprised if you suffer more against the group's guest., Costa Rica, that against Italy or England. In a short tournament, perhaps regularity is not as important as that your crack is totally fired up, but it all adds up.
The change of style: In the last important championships we have seen how Tabárez equipped his midfield with defensive players, generous in wear and with an enviable physique. Recently the coach himself, He has started a small transformation in the midfield and in the last few games we have been able to see how he has given more minutes and responsibilities to men like Gastón Ramirez and Lodeiro, with much more vision of the game and a good touch on the ball. Probably too substantial a change in philosophy with the World Cup just around the corner.
Alignment:
His trainer:
Make 8 years the Uruguayan football federation entrusted the national team to the Uruguayan football expert Tabárez. Fed up with the team's development in recent years and aware of the great generation of footballers who stood out in the youth teams, they decided on the legendary Uruguayan coach.. Born in Montevideo, he is known by the nickname “the teacher” given his profession.. In the decade of 70 played in up 5 teams from Uruguay and another Mexican as defense. He is a total connoisseur of Uruguayan football who has coached the Uruguay U-20 team on two occasions and the senior team on two other occasions.. A parte de eso, We should add the experience acquired as mister of ten different teams spread up to 5 countries. A wise man from the bench who has returned Uruguay to the place it deserves.
Palmares:
2 World Cups (1930 y 1950).
15 Cups of America
2 Gold Medals in the Olympic Games(1924 y 1928).
He currently occupies 6th place in the FIFA Ranking..