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India Eyes Uruguay Upset After Brazil Drubbing, Leaning on Ryan Williams' Attack
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News18•05-10-2026, 12:45
India Eyes Uruguay Upset After Brazil Drubbing, Leaning on Ryan Williams' Attack
- •India faces two-time world champions Uruguay after a 0-4 loss to Brazil, aiming to apply lessons learned from the previous match.
- •Head coach Khalid Jamil noted positives in India's combination play and defensive efforts, particularly in the first 25 minutes against Brazil.
- •Ryan Williams, who scored against Panama, is India's key attacking option, supported by Manvir Singh and Sahal Abdul Samad.
- •Uruguay, in a transitional phase under new coach Diego Forlan, will be without influential midfielder Federico Valverde due to injury.
- •Darwin Nunez and Ronald Araujo lead Uruguay's new-look side, presenting a formidable challenge for India's defense and midfield.
Key Questions Answered
Head coach Khalid Jamil noted positives in India's combination play, willingness to defend, and counterattacking during the first 25 minutes against Brazil. However, the team needs to improve its shots on target, defensive synchronization, and midfield support to transform build-up play into scoring opportunities against Uruguay.
Uruguay is coached by Diego Forlan, the 2010 World Cup Golden Ball winner and former striker, who took charge following the departure of Marcelo Bielsa after the 2026 World Cup.
Real Madrid captain and midfielder Federico Valverde is absent from Uruguay's squad after suffering a Grade-3 sprain on his left ankle during the Madrid derby last month.
