Uruguay and Italy Set Lineups for Crucial World Cup Clash
As Uruguay prepares to face Italy later this week, coach Oscar Tabárez has decided to field largely the same squad that secured a victory over England. Notable changes include Martín Cáceres starting at right-back, replacing Maxi Pereira, and José Giménez coming in for Diego Lugano. Upfront, the lethal attacking duo of Luis Suárez and Edinson Cavani will lead the line.
Italy, meanwhile, will counter with a strong lineup featuring Mario Balotelli spearheading the attack, with Ciro Immobile also starting. Midfield maestro Andrea Pirlo remains a fixture in the side, supported by the creative talents of Marco Verratti.
Starting Lineups:
Uruguay: Muslera; Godín (captain), Pereira, Rodríguez, Cáceres; Suárez, Giménez, Lodeiro, Arévalo; González, Cavani
Italy: Buffon (captain); De Sciglio, Chiellini, Darmian, Barzagli; Marchisio, Pirlo, Verratti; Balotelli, Immobile, Bonucci
The match promises to be a tightly contested battle between two footballing powerhouses, with both teams eager to advance further in the tournament.
