Uruguay is set to arrive in Kolkata on September 30 for a five-day training camp as part of their preparations for an upcoming international friendly against India. The match, scheduled for October 6 at the
The Real Madrid midfielder has been officially ruled out of the tour after suffering a grade 3 sprain in his left ankle during the recent Madrid derby. Real Madrid’s medical services confirmed the diagnosis following tests, sidelining the star player for the duration of the trip. Despite his absence, the remainder of the Uruguayan squad is expected to proceed with their planned itinerary, which includes five training sessions in the city. Officials have indicated that there is a possibility one of these sessions may be opened to local supporters.
Preparations and Historical Ties to Kolkata
The Uruguayan contingent is scheduled to travel to Kolkata via a private charter flight from Seoul. This visit marks a return to a city with significant football history for the nation, as Uruguay previously claimed the 1982 Nehru Cup at Eden Gardens. That historic squad famously featured Enzo Francescoli, an icon whose influence was so profound that Zinedine Zidane later named his eldest son after him.
The team is currently under the guidance of head coach
