Faced with the Premier League’s refusal to cede its players, the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) decided to cancel Edinson Cavani’s call-up for the triple date of the South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022. For for this reason, the Manchester United player will not be present in the duel of Peru vs. Uruguay.
“The Uruguayan Football Association reports that, in accordance with the public awareness situation that has occurred for players from England, it has decided to cancel the call of footballer Edinson Cavani”, Has indicated the official communiqué of the AUF.
Days ago the Premier League announced, through an official note, that clubs would not cede their players to the various teams for the FIFA dates for the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers: “Premier League clubs have reluctantly decided today, but unanimously, not to release players for international matches played in red-list countries next month.”
“The club’s decision, which has the firm support of the Premier League, will apply to almost 60 players from 19 Premier League clubs who will travel to 26 countries on the red list in the September international window.”, Adds the statement.
Luis Suarez and Sebastián Coates leave Uruguay
Edinson Cavani joins the casualties of Luis Suárez and Sebastián Coates, but for different reasons. The Atlético Madrid striker and the Sporting player are injured, which is why they will not be able to play in the duels against Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador.
In the case of Sebastián Coates, it was confirmed that he has an inflammatory condition in his right knee and is in rehabilitation, which prevents him from reaching the duels that will take place in the first days of September.
On the side of Luis Suárez, the ‘Gunman’ has an injury to his left knee, which is why he will not be able to be present. The Atletico Madrid striker will have to rest for a week with a physiotherapy treatment, to be gradually reintegrated.