Valverde called up by Uruguay, could debut under Forlán
Uruguay face Argentina on 13 November at La Bombonera and Dominican Republic four days later in Maldonado.
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has been called up by Uruguay for the November friendlies, according to Mundo Deportivo. On Friday, interim coach Diego Forlán, who also leads the under-20 side, announced a squad of 28 players for the next FIFA window. It would be his chance to earn his first minutes under Forlán, something he has not been able to do because of an injury suffered while playing for Real Madrid.
Uruguay will face Argentina on 13 November at La Bombonera and, four days later, Dominican Republic at the Domingo Burgueño Miguel stadium in Maldonado. The list includes Ronald Araujo, José María Giménez, Darwin Núñez and Rodrigo Bentancur.
The surprises are goalkeeper Sebastián Jaume, the only player called up who plays in the local Uruguayan league, and Philadelphia Union striker Bruno Damiani.
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