Arrascaeta and Varela are released by Uruguay

Flamengo Regatta Club

ByFlamengo Communicationon 09/07/2025 at 16:13 - Updated on 07/22/2026 at 06:32

O Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that athletes Guillermo Varela and Giorgian De Arrascaeta were released by the Uruguayan national team after contributing to their country's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Right-back Varela developed a groin ache and is returning to the club to be evaluated by the club's medical department. Over the past few days, Flamengo's Dr. Fernando Sassaki has been in constant contact with the Uruguayan Football Association's medical team.
Midfielder Arrascaeta, who has no medical issues but would have been spared from Uruguay's second match of this year, has also been released. Flamengo is grateful for the valuable interaction and collaboration of the Uruguayan national team's medical department with the club..