Marcelo Bielsa Makes Decision on Captaincy for Uruguay Friendly
Marcelo Bielsa has made a decision on his captain for Uruguay's friendly against Uzbekistan, involving Celtic's Marcelo Saracchi.
Saracchi was called up to the Uruguay squad for the first time since March 2025 and was rewarded with the captain's armband for the game against the Dominican Republic.
However, despite being named in the starting XI against Uzbekistan, Saracchi will not lead the team out, with the job going to Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Santiago Bueno.
Esta es la oncena de Marcelo Bielsa para enfrentar a Uzbekistán en Malasia
This decision comes as Saracchi earns his 10th senior international appearance.
Author's summary: Bielsa names Saracchi to starting lineup.
- Marcelo Saracchi earns 10th senior international appearance
- Santiago Bueno named captain for Uruguay friendly