Darwin Nunez omitted from Uruguay squad due to 'discomfort' in Manchester United defeat

18/03/2024 19:01

Darwin Nunez has withdrawn from Uruguay’s squad for the international break due to reported discomfort in his hamstring.

The 24-year-old played the full 120 minutes of Liverpool’s 4-3 FA Cup quarter-final defeat against Manchester United on Sunday.

Nunez has suffered another issue with his hamstring this season

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Nunez has experienced hamstring problems this season and it has been widely reported he has complained of discomfort.

As a result, he spoke to Uruguay boss Marcelo Bielsa and it has now been decided that he will drop out of their squad.

He will therefore miss friendlies against the Basque County and the Ivory Coast over the coming days.

He has complained of discomfort and will now not play for Uruguay

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