Diego Forlán and Uruguay’s Renewed Hope De Arrascaeta Praises His Closeness and Coaching Method
Giorgian De Arrascaeta highlighted the positive energy Diego Forlán has brought to the Uruguay national team and compared his coaching approach with that of Marcelo Bielsa
Uruguayan midfielder Giorgian De Arrascaeta on Wednesday highlighted the enthusiasm within his national team under coach Diego Forlán and praised 'Cachavacha's' closeness with the players.
Speaking at a press conference, the Flamengo player stressed everything Forlán represents, a Ballon d'Or winner at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and emphasized how much his people love him.
The differences between Forlán and Bielsa
In that sense, the Celeste's '10' believes it is a good moment to start afresh, following their group-stage elimination at the 2026 World Cup in North America, which led to questions over the work done by the team under Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa.
Asked about the differences between Forlán and Bielsa, the midfielder noted that each coach "has his own little book and his own way of working."
"Marcelo was more intense, there was more work on the aerobic side. With Diego we're finding more positional training, more with the ball," he explained.
He highlighted the confidence Forlán is giving his squad and his proximity to the players, who, he said, are very close to him and receive his advice on different aspects.
The friendlies during the FIFA window
On Wednesday, Uruguay trained in Montevideo as they prepare for the first of the two friendlies they will play during the November FIFA window.
On Friday, the Celeste will face Argentina at 'La Bombonera' in Buenos Aires, while next Tuesday the 17th they will host the Dominican Republic at the Domingo Burgueño Miguel stadium, located in the department (province) of Maldonado, just minutes from the city of Punta del Este. EFE
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