Trending topics:
Qatar 2022

Qatar 2022: Why isn't Luis Suarez starting for Uruguay vs Portugal?

Uruguay needs to win vs. Portugal after their tie with South Korea. However, former FC Barcelona star Luis Suarez won't start for the South American team.

Published by

By ernesto cova

Luis Suarez
© Lars Baron/Getty ImagesLuis Suarez

Uruguay entered the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup as one of the potential dark horses. However, Diego Alonso’s team struggled to be at their best in their debut, getting a goalless draw with South Korea.

Now, the South Americans will face the toughest rival in the group, at least on paper. They’ll go at it against Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in a must-win game if they want to advance to the next stage.

While a loss or a tie wouldn’t rule them out from the knockout stage, a win would almost guarantee to clinch a spot in the Round of 16. That’s why some are shocked to see that Luis Suarez isn’t a part of their starting XI.

Advertisement

Qatar 2022: Why Isn’t Luis Suarez Playing Vs. Portugal?

The former FC Barcelona striker hasn’t been at his best as of late. He’s not getting any younger, so coach Diego Alsonso made the decision to keep him on the bench and fresh for the final stretch of the game.

Advertisement

Instead, it will be Edison Cavani and Darwin Nuñez in charge of leading the Uruguayan attack, but you better believe the coach won’t hesitate to sub Suarez in if he feels like he needs a scoring punch late in the matchup.

ALSO READ

NCAAF News: Lance Leipold makes something clear about Kansas after win over Deion Sanders’ Colorado
College Football

NCAAF News: Lance Leipold makes something clear about Kansas after win over Deion Sanders’ Colorado

Neymar’s heartbreaking revelation: Contemplated ending his soccer career during Al-Hilal stint
Soccer

Neymar’s heartbreaking revelation: Contemplated ending his soccer career during Al-Hilal stint

NBA News: Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen praises coach Atkinson's huge transformation since Brooklyn days
NBA

NBA News: Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen praises coach Atkinson's huge transformation since Brooklyn days

Former Real Madrid HC snubs Cristiano Ronaldo when naming the best player he's ever coached
Soccer

Former Real Madrid HC snubs Cristiano Ronaldo when naming the best player he's ever coached

Better Collective Logo