Uruguay, Russia ring changes for World Cup
Uruguay fans smile before the start of their 2018 World Cup Group A match against Russia at the Samara Arena in Samara on June 25, 2018. PHOTO | EMMANUEL DUNAND |
What you need to know:
- Likewise, Russia boss Stanislav Cherchesov made three changes from the team which beat Egypt 3-1.
- Aleksandr Golovin drops to the bench as he is just one yellow card from suspension and Alexey Miranchuk takes on the attacking midfield role.
SAMARA
Russia and Uruguay rang the changes for their final World Cup group stage match in Samara on Monday with both teams already through to the last 16.
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez made four changes from the team which beat Saudi Arabia 1-0, including using a 3-5-2 tactical system, with Luis Suarez partnering Edinson Cavani up front.
Likewise, Russia boss Stanislav Cherchesov made three changes from the team which beat Egypt 3-1.
Aleksandr Golovin drops to the bench as he is just one yellow card from suspension and Alexey Miranchuk takes on the attacking midfield role.
Starting line-ups for the World Cup match between hosts Russia and Uruguay in Group A in Samara on Monday (5pm kick-off):
Russia
Igor Akinfeev, Ilya Kutepov, Sergey Ignashevich, Denis Cheryshev, Iury Gazinsky, Roman Zobnin, Fedor Kudriashov, Alexey Miranchuk, Alexander Samedov, Artem Dzyuba, Igor Smolnikov
Coach: Stanislav Cherchesov (RUS)
Uruguay (4-4-2)
Fernando Muslera, Diego Godin, Rodrigo Bentancur, Nahitan Nandez, Luis Suarez, Lucas Torreira, Matias Vecino, Diego Laxalt, Sebastian Coates, Edinson Cavani, Martin Caceres
Coach: Oscar Tabarez (URU)
Referee: Malang Diedhiou (SEN)
