India vs Uruguay: India can hurt Uruguay if given time and space, says coach Forlan
Uruguay coach Diego Forlan urged his team not to be complacent against India in an upcoming international friendly, acknowledging India's potential to perform well if given time and space. He highlighted Uruguay's recent match results and stressed their traditional competitive mentality.
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This article provides insight into the pre-match dynamics and respect shown by a major footballing nation's coach towards the Indian team, reflecting India's growing presence in international football.
Uruguay coach Diego Forlan urged his side not to be complacent against India, insisting the host deserves respect despite the gulf in standard between the two sides.
“We know it’s going to be really difficult, but we always respect everybody,” Forlan said on Monday, the eve of the international friendly.
Uruguay comes into the game after a 1-3 defeat to Japan and a 4-1 win over South Korea, with Forlan stressing that his team has had more time to recover and prepare since the first loss.
“We have more days to work, more days to rest a little bit,” he said.
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