Giorgian de Arrascaeta
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Wide Forward
Jun 1, 1994 (32)
Right
5'9"
161 lb
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Training on sidelines
De Arrascaeta (calf) is not training with the group and is a major doubt for the World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia on Monday, according to Oscar Garcia of MARCA.
Analysis: De Arrascaeta is not expected to be available for the first two games of the group stage, so it's not surprising to see him training away from the rest of the group with the WC opener right around the corner. Facundo Pellistri and Facundo Torres could be options to take his place in the lineup in the opener against Saudi Arabia on Monday, June 15.
Kept in WC squad despite injury
De Arrascaeta's (calf) injury has been confirmed to be a muscle issue, with the Uruguayan national team clarifying that his place in the World Cup roster remains unaltered, though he's expected to require at least 15 days of rest, according to Rodrigo Romano of Teledoce.
Analysis: De Arrascaeta is likely to be sidelined in the first couple of group-stage games against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, respectively. However, he may have a chance to return later in the competition if Uruguay continue to advance. In any case, the playmaker might not be in optimal shape, having previously been inactive since late April due to a collarbone problem that required surgery. He'll consequently look to make an impact off the bench if he recovers at some point during the competition. Meanwhile, either Facundo Pellistri or Facundo Torres will take on a bigger role in attack.
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