Uruguay fans grateful for Tabarez but worried about Suarez


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 20 Jun 2018

Soccer Football - World Cup - Group A - Egypt vs Uruguay - Ekaterinburg Arena, Yekaterinburg, Russia - June 15, 2018 Uruguay's Luis Suarez reacts after missing a chance to score REUTERS/Darren Staples

ROSTOV-ON-DON (Reuters) - As Uruguay fans whipped up a fervent atmosphere on the eve of their team's World Cup game against Saudi Arabia, supporters expressed their gratitude towards coach Oscar Tabarez whilst admitting their concern over the form of Luis Suarez.

Suarez, who on Wednesday will make his 100th appearance for the national team, missed a glut of chances in the 1-0 win over Egypt in their opening Group A game, when Jose Gimenez's late header saved his blushes.

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