Gimenez benched, Araujo not in squad as Uruguay take on Saudi Arabia - Reuters
Gimenez benched, Araujo not in squad as Uruguay take on Saudi Arabia Reuters
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"Gimenez had recovered from an ankle injury but the 31-year-old may have to wait to make his 100th appearance for the national team."
— Marcelo Bielsa , Athlete
"Gimenez had recovered from an ankle injury but the 31-year-old may have to wait to make his 100th appearance for the national team."
— Marcelo Bielsa , Athlete
"Gimenez had recovered from an ankle injury but the 31-year-old may have to wait to make his 100th appearance for the national team."
— Marcelo Bielsa , Athlete
Key People
Araujo is a professional football player representing Uruguay.
Bielsa is the manager of the Uruguayan national football team, known for his tactical acumen.
A professional Uruguayan football forward.
Federico Valverde is a midfielder for the Uruguay national football team and captain of Real Madrid.
A veteran Uruguayan football goalkeeper.
The head coach of the Saudi Arabian national football team.
Gimenez is a professional football player representing Uruguay.
Giménez is a key player for the Uruguayan national football team.
Jose Maria Gimenez is the captain of the Uruguay national football team.
Luis de la Fuente is the coach of the Spanish national football team.
Luis Suárez is one of the most recognized forwards in Uruguayan football history.
Marcelo Bielsa is the head coach of the Uruguay national football team.
A Uruguayan football player known for his performance in international matches.
Barcelona defender who suffered a muscle tear during training.
Saudi Arabia's captain playing in his third World Cup.
Lens defender leading Saudi Arabia's defensive line.
Valverde is a prominent midfielder known for his skill and contributions to the Uruguayan team.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxONVdHdjY3Wlc0VkRGZFVaU2h3LXVTYzgzOTJnbW1CbFVYaVZfa2EwdGZQU2U2YjV4T1p0dWxWRnhFZ0EtTVFwQUd4TjgyUU5vQmRrTHZ4Y2c3MmpweE92WVBwRUxtNlNVR0NxNC1WSHM4Q3V0UnJnQ293ZEhPaXZwY25PR1gzRlYweU10dDJkd2hGOHNDb3Nmem45X09UcV9WcXl1alIxZHRoMUpi?oc=5" target="_blank">Gimenez benched, Araujo not in squad as Uruguay take on Saudi Arabia</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Uruguay's veteran defender Jose Maria Gimenez was not named in the starting lineup for their World Cup Group H opener against Saudi Arabia on Monday, while Ronald Araujo was not included in the squad.
Uruguay's veteran defender Jose Maria Gimenez was not named in the starting lineup for their World Cup Group H opener against Saudi Arabia on Monday, while Ronald Araujo was not included in the squad.
Ronald Araujo will be unavailable for Uruguay as they begin their World Cup campaign against Saudi Arabia due to a muscle tear sustained during a training session ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
El defensor uruguayo Ronald Araujo no será de la partida en el debut contra Arabia Saudita debido a una lesión muscular en el gemelo durante una práctica con la Celeste.
Injuries to star defenders Jose Maria Gimenez and Ronald Araujo leave coach Marcelo Bielsa scrambling ahead of Uruguay's 2026 FIFA World Cup debut.
Arabia Saudí logró un empate histórico contra Uruguay en el Mundial 2026, un resultado que alivia a la selección española al dejar a los cuatro equipos del grupo con un punto tras la primera jornada.
Saudi Arabia achieved a historic draw against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup, a result that relieves Spain as all four teams in the group have one point after the first matchday.
Despite being on Uruguay's 26-man roster for the 2026 World Cup, Ronald Araujo is not in the lineup for the debut against Saudi Arabia due to a calf injury sustained during training.
Uruguay's veteran defender Jose Maria Gimenez was not named in the starting lineup for their World Cup Group H opener against Saudi Arabia on Monday, while Ronald Araujo was not included in the squad.
Uruguay begins its participation in the 2026 World Cup facing Saudi Arabia under the direction of Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa, with notable absences including Giménez, Araújo, De Arrascaeta, and Luis Suárez.
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