Bielsa Eyes Valverde for Uruguay: Midfield Anchor or Right‑Back Role
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa is keen to get the best out of Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde ahead of the World Cup. Bielsa highlighted Valverde's standout display against Manchester City as his peak performance, prompting the idea of using him as a central '8'.
With Nahitan Nández unavailable, the coach also mentioned the possibility of deploying Valverde at right‑back. Former Real Madrid Castilla defender Guillermo Varela was cited as another natural option for the right flank.
Bielsa stressed that Valverde's versatility could be pivotal for Uruguay's tournament strategy.
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