Diego Forlán took little time to make a difference compared to Marcelo Bielsa's cycle as coach of the Uruguay national team. The former Independiente and Manchester United striker simply took over the Celeste bench to establish the first principle that sets him apart from the Rosario native, who left the position after failing in the World Cup.
During his time with the Uruguayan squad, the former Chilean coach marked a change of era: he removed from the lists the historic players of the eastern team. Forlán, on the other hand, showed willingness to reinstate the most emblematic one: Luis Suárez.
Diego Forlán distances himself from Marcelo Bielsa and opens the doors of the Uruguay national team to Luis Suárez
The 39-year-old striker continues to show relevance at Inter Miami, where he is a teammate of Lionel Messi and Maximiliano Falcón. In this regard, Forlán opens the door to a possible call-up. "I have a huge affection for Luis. We have a lot of trust. If he is eligible for selection, he is Uruguayan. Having a player like Luis, with experience, who scores goals and continues to prove it every weekend he plays, why not?" expressed the coach.
The assessment is accompanied by a consideration that includes the current situation of the former Liverpool top scorer. "No one will dispute what Luis is," the coach stated.
Suárez awaits the call
Suárez has said he is open to the possibility. "I would never say no to the national team," he stated in April. He…
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The DeportivoThe former forward, who took over the leadership of La Celeste, makes the first difference with the Rosario. He values the potential contribution of the Inter Miami forward. Luis Suárez, in a Uruguay match (Photo: Reuters) ALBERT GEA Comments Diego Forlán took little time to make a difference compared to Marcelo Bielsa's cycle as coach of the Uruguay national team. The former forward of Independiente and Manchester United simply took over the coaching of La Celeste to establish the first principle that sets him apart from the Rosario, who left the position after failing in the World Cup. During his time with the Uruguayan squad, the former Chilean coach marked a change of era: he removed from the lists the historic players of the team from the East. Forlán, on the other hand, showed willingness to reinstate the most emblematic: Luis Suárez. Diego Forlán distances himself from Marcelo Bielsa and opens the doors of the Uruguay national team to Luis Suárez The 39-year-old striker continues to show relevance at Inter Miami, where he is a teammate of Lionel Messi and Maximiliano Falcón. In this regard, Forlán opens the door to a possible call-up. "I have a huge affection for Luis. We have a lot of trust. If he is eligible for selection, he is Uruguayan. Having a player like Luis, with experience, who scores and continues to prove it every weekend he plays, why not?" expressed the coach. The appreciation is accompanied by a consideration that includes the current form of the former Liverpool scorer. "No one will dispute what Luis is," the coach stated. Diego Forlán, at his presentation as Uruguay coach (Photo: AUF) Christian Andres Gonzalez Arancibia Suárez awaits the call Suárez has said he is open to the possibility. "I would never say no to the national team," he stated in April. He had said goodbye to the Charrúa squad in September 2024, in the draw between La Celeste and Paraguay, for the qualifiers. After his departure, the Pistolero criticized Bielsa. He questioned the tension that the Argentine had generated in the locker room, a symptom that became evident during the global tournament held in North America, where the fracture between the team leaders and the coaching staff was noticeable. The striker has scored 69 goals in 143 matches with his country's shirt. He is Uruguay's all-time top scorer. Additionally, he has 16 appearances in World Cups. He participated in South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018, and Qatar 2022. Bielsa did not consider him in what could have been his fifth global tournament. More about: Luis Suárez Diego Forlán Uruguay Marcelo Bielsa Football International Football NEWSLETTER The Deportivo Monday, 8:45 AM A special selection with coverage and analysis of the most important sporting events of the weekend, by the Deportes team of La Tercera. By subscribing, you accept the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policies of La Tercera.