Argentina will enter their upcoming international fixtures against Uruguay and Costa Rica with a notable omission from the team sheet. Head coach Lionel Scaloni has opted to keep the legendary No.10 jersey vacant for the duration of the November window. The decision underscores the monumental impact of Lionel Messi, whose international retirement has left a void that the coaching staff is not yet ready to fill.
Liverpool defender Ronald Araujo has opened up about the intense physical demands of the Premier League following his summer arrival. The Uruguayan also revealed how former Reds legend Luis Suarez continues to guide him through his career.
Manuel Ugarte has endured a nightmare spell at Manchester United, with form and fitness proving difficult to come by, but Gus Poyet has told GOAL that his fellow Uruguayan may yet earn redemption and a second chance at Old Trafford. The South American midfielder is currently working his way back from surgery after suffering knee ligament damage at the 2026 World Cup.
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