Predictably, Bielsa has gone with a young squad, a dynamic group of players with the lung power to carry out his high-octane style of play. It is an interesting fit — Uruguay’s Under-20 team have been a consistent supplier of talent for the senior ranks, and in the likes of Federico Valverde and Darwin Núñez there is plenty of quality raw material for Bielsa to work with. Road to the World Cup: What do ASEAN hopefuls have to do to qualify? His Uruguay side might need some time to take shape, but they will certainly be worth watching. But the team will clearly be undercooked.
