José María Giménez
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Back in training, expected on bench
Gimenez (ankle) appeared in Saturday's practice with the Uruguayan national team but was included in the substitutes unit ahead of Sunday's clash with Cape Verde, Joaquin Pisa of El Observador reports.
Analysis: Gimenez will likely sit a second straight game on the bench or get few minutes of play in the best-case scenario after struggling with an ankle injury and missing Friday's training session. However, his return to regular work means he should be available Sunday, giving a great news to the Uruguayan squad. If Gimenez continues to progress in his recovery, he'll challenge Mathias Olivera and Sebastian Caceres for starts at some point in the latter stages of the competition.
Doesn't train Friday
Gimenez didn't train Friday due to ankle pain, and his presence in Sunday's game against Cape Verde is uncertain, according to Joaquin Pisa of El Observador.
Analysis: Gimenez didn't play in the opener against Saudi Arabia, and based on this latest setback, it wouldn't be surprising if he's on the bench again. The idea would be to have the Atletico Madrid defender as fit as possible for the clash against Spain on Friday, June 26. If Gimenez doesn't play against Cape Verde, Sebastian Caceres and Mathias Olivera would operate as the center-back pairing once again.
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