Why will Mathias Olivera & Martin Satriano miss India vs Uruguay international friendly?
Both Mathias Olivera and Martin Satriano have been ruled out of the next match.
The Uruguay national football team will travel to the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata to take on India in their final FIFA international friendly on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
La Celeste enter the fixture as heavy favourites, having beaten South Korea 4-1 away in their last match. Darwin Nunez is in fine form, scoring twice in his last outing. Diego Forlan will hope that his side can produce a similar performance against the Blue Tigers.
However, the 15-time Copa America winners have faced several injury setbacks before the upcoming friendly. Multiple first-team players who played a part in their previous friendlies against Japan and South Korea have suffered injuries and returned to their clubs for rehabilitation, leaving Forlan short of options.
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Olivera & Satriano suffer injuries
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The Uruguayan Football Federation (AUF) have confirmed that Napoli centre-back Olivera has returned to the Serie A club after suffering a strain to his right external obturator muscle.
The defender reportedly felt discomfort in training and underwent further tests, revealing the issue. He has returned to the SSC Napoli Training Centre to begin his rehabilitation programme.
In his absence, Juan Rodriguez will likely pair with Ronald Araujo in the centre of defence.
Meanwhile, forward Martin Satriano has also been released from the Uruguayan squad due to inflammation in his knee. He did not play against Japan or South Korea. The 25-year-old returned to Getafe for further examinations.
Olivera and Satriano’s absence marks the third first-team player in the original squad who will miss the upcoming game against India. Earlier, influential midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta returned to Flamengo after undergoing surgery for a wrist injury.
Why will Mathias Olivera miss India vs Uruguay?
Olivera will miss India vs Uruguay due to a strain to his right external obturator muscle.
Why will Martin Satriano miss Uruguay’s match against India?
Satriano has been ruled out of India vs Uruguay due to inflammation in his knee.
When is India vs Uruguay international friendly?
The friendly match will take place on October 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST.
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