India will take on two-time world champions Uruguay at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on October 6, in a high-profile international friendly that also marks Diego Forlan's first match in charge of La Celeste.
The fixture comes just three days after India's 4-0 defeat to five-time world champions Brazil at the same venue, and head coach Khalid Jamil's side faces another formidable test against a Uruguay squad packed with established internationals.
Valverde headlines the visitors
Real Madrid star Federico Valverde headlines the Uruguay squad, which also includes Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Torreira, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Facundo Pellistri, Maximiliano Araújo and Brian Rodríguez in midfield. The defence features Ronald Araújo, José María Giménez, Nahitan Nández, Guillermo Varela, Mathías Olivera and Sebastián Cáceres, while the attack is led by Darwin Núñez alongside Miguel Merentiel, Rodrigo Aguirre, Federico Viñas, Martín Satriano and Álvaro Rodríguez. Santiago Mele, Cristopher Fiermarín and Ignacio de Arruabarrena are the goalkeeping options.
A new chapter for Uruguay
The match opens a new chapter for Uruguay following Marcelo Bielsa's departure, with legendary former striker Forlan taking charge of the senior national team and the Under-20 side, the All India Football Federation said in a statement.
Forlan needs little introduction: the 2010 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball winner and 2011 Copa América champion scored 36 goals in 112 appearances for Uruguay, enjoyed a distinguished club career with Manchester United, Villarreal, Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan, and even had a stint in the Indian Super League with Mumbai City FC.
With established stars such as Valverde, Núñez, Araújo and Giménez featuring alongside a new generation of talent, the September–October window offers an early glimpse into Forlán's vision for the next chapter of La Celeste.
India, meanwhile, will be determined to put up a stronger fight than they managed against Brazil and give the home supporters something to cheer.
Sources: The Print (PTI)
The fixture comes just three days after India's 4-0 defeat to five-time world champions Brazil at the same venue, and head coach Khalid Jamil's side faces another formidable test against a Uruguay squad packed with established internationals.
Valverde headlines the visitors
Real Madrid star Federico Valverde headlines the Uruguay squad, which also includes Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Torreira, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Facundo Pellistri, Maximiliano Araújo and Brian Rodríguez in midfield. The defence features Ronald Araújo, José María Giménez, Nahitan Nández, Guillermo Varela, Mathías Olivera and Sebastián Cáceres, while the attack is led by Darwin Núñez alongside Miguel Merentiel, Rodrigo Aguirre, Federico Viñas, Martín Satriano and Álvaro Rodríguez. Santiago Mele, Cristopher Fiermarín and Ignacio de Arruabarrena are the goalkeeping options.
A new chapter for Uruguay
The match opens a new chapter for Uruguay following Marcelo Bielsa's departure, with legendary former striker Forlan taking charge of the senior national team and the Under-20 side, the All India Football Federation said in a statement.
Forlan needs little introduction: the 2010 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball winner and 2011 Copa América champion scored 36 goals in 112 appearances for Uruguay, enjoyed a distinguished club career with Manchester United, Villarreal, Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan, and even had a stint in the Indian Super League with Mumbai City FC.
With established stars such as Valverde, Núñez, Araújo and Giménez featuring alongside a new generation of talent, the September–October window offers an early glimpse into Forlán's vision for the next chapter of La Celeste.
India, meanwhile, will be determined to put up a stronger fight than they managed against Brazil and give the home supporters something to cheer.
Sources: The Print (PTI)
