Yes, it’s true—Edinson Cavani has been left out of the Uruguay squad by coach Óscar Tabárez for the upcoming friendlies against Saudi Arabia (Oct 10) and Oman (Oct 13). This is a rare omission for the PSG striker, who has been a key figure for La Celeste, with 68 caps and 23 goals.
Why Was Cavani Dropped?
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Poor form at PSG: Since being shifted to a central role due to Zlatan Ibrahimović’s injury, Cavani has struggled—three consecutive games without scoring.
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Lack of confidence and sharpness seem to have influenced Tabárez’s decision.
Who Was Called Instead?
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Diego Rolan: The young Bordeaux striker has been brought in, signaling a possible transition phase or just a short-term shift to shake things up.
What This Means:
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This is likely a temporary exclusion, intended as a wake-up call for Cavani.
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Tabárez is known for loyalty, but he’s also pragmatic—form matters, especially with the Copa América 2015 on the horizon.
Unless Cavani’s form improves soon with PSG, his starting spot with Uruguay may not be guaranteed going forward.
