Marcelo Bielsa makes Marcelo Saracchi captaincy decision as Celtic star features for Uruguay

Marcelo Bielsa Makes Captaincy Decision for Uruguay Friendly

Marcelo Bielsa has named his lineup for Uruguay's friendly against Uzbekistan, featuring Celtic star Marcelo Saracchi.

Saracchi was called up to the Uruguay squad for the first time since March 2025 and was made captain for the game against the Dominican Republic.

Despite being included in the starting XI against Uzbekistan, Saracchi will not lead the team out, with the captaincy going to Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Santiago Bueno.

Esta es la oncena de Marcelo Bielsa para enfrentar a Uzbekistán en Malasia

The decision comes as Saracchi earns his 10th senior international appearance.

Author's summary: Bielsa names Saracchi to lineup but not captain.

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