Marcelo Bielsa Makes Decision on Captaincy for Uruguay Friendly
Marcelo Bielsa has made a decision on his captain for Uruguay's friendly match against Uzbekistan, involving Celtic star Marcelo Saracchi.
Saracchi was named in Bielsa's lineup for the second game running, after being called up to the Uruguay squad for the first time since March 2025.
Although Saracchi was made captain for the game against the Dominican Republic, he will not lead the team out against Uzbekistan, with the armband going to Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Santiago Bueno.
Esta es la oncena de Marcelo Bielsa para enfrentar a Uzbekistán en Malasia
The decision comes as Saracchi is set to make his 10th senior international appearance for Uruguay.
Author's summary: Bielsa decides on Uruguay captain.
- Marcelo Saracchi is named in the starting XI for Uruguay's friendly against Uzbekistan.
- Santiago Bueno will captain the team instead of Saracchi.
- Saracchi is set to make his 10th senior international appearance for Uruguay.