Uruguay turn to experienced players against Saudi Arabia


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 20 Jun 2018

Soccer Football - World Cup - Uruguay Training - Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don, Russia - June 19, 2018 Uruguay's Diego Godin during training REUTERS/Marko Djurica

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Uruguay (Reuters) - Uruguay are relying on experience for their second Group A game against Saudi Arabia at the Rostov Arena as they look to qualify for the knockout phase with one game to spare on Wednesday.

Cristian Rodriguez, 32, and Carlos Sanchez, 33, have been named in the starting line-up with wingers Giorgian De Arrascaeta, 24, and Nahitan Nandez, 22, sliding to the substitutes' bench.

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