Uruguay Coach Oscar Tabárez Announces Final 23-Man Squad for 2014 World Cup
Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabárez has unveiled his final squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, confirming the inclusion of Liverpool star Luis Suárez despite the striker undergoing knee surgery just ten days ago. Suárez will be supported by veteran forward Diego Forlán as the Celeste aim for a strong tournament showing.
The squad features a balanced mix of experience and youth, with players representing clubs from across Europe and South America.
Goalkeepers:
Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray/TUR)
Martín Silva (Vasco Da Gama/BRE)
Rodrigo Muñoz (Libertad/PAR)
Defenders:
Diego Lugano (West Bromwich Albion/ENG)
Diego Godín (Atlético Madrid/ESP)
José María Giménez (Atlético Madrid/ESP)
Martín Cáceres (Juventus/ITA)
Maximiliano Pereira (Benfica/POR)
Jorge Fucile (Porto/POR)
Sebastián Coates (Nacional)
Midfielders:
Egidio Arévalo Ríos (Morelia/MEX)
Walter Gargano (Parma/ITA)
Diego Pérez (Bologna/ITA)
Álvaro González (Lazio/ITA)
Álvaro Pereira (São Paulo/BRA)
Cristian Rodríguez (Atlético Madrid/ESP)
Gastón Ramírez (Southampton/ENG)
Nicolás Lodeiro (Botafogo/BRA)
Forwards:
Luis Suárez (Liverpool/ENG)
Edinson Cavani (Paris Saint-Germain/FRA)
Diego Forlán (Cerezo Osaka/JPN)
Cristian Stuani (Espanyol/ESP)
Abel Hernández (Palermo/ITA)
Suárez’s selection is a significant boost for Uruguay despite concerns over his fitness, as the team prepares to compete in Group D alongside Costa Rica, England, and Italy. The final squad reflects Tabárez’s trust in his seasoned players and rising talents as Uruguay sets its sights on a deep World Cup run.
