Stuart Pearce’s troops take on the South American giants after coming back to record a win against UAE in their last game.
Great Britain:
The home team are in a good run of form and were able to grab three points courtesy of their comeback against the Middle-Eastern side. Pearce’s veteran duo Ryan Giggs and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Craig-Bellamy-c9471 have been also been in superior form, leading the players by example
up-front.
After the lackluster draw against Senegal, GB seem to have learned their lesson and are now playing to the best of their abilities following a slow start to life at London 2012. However, they face the sternest test of their title credentials against Uruguay,
who boast some impressive stars in their ranks.
Uruguay:
The Sky Blue have had a mixed experience at the Olympics, failing to get the better of Senegal, but managing to grind out a win against UAE. However, the talent http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Oscar-c28720 Tabarez has at his disposal is undoubted and they will be worthy woes for Great Britain.
Luis Suarez, the man leading the line, is likely to be of crucial importance on match day and will be the one to contain.
Team News:
Great Britain:
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Daniel-Sturridge-c10076, both of whom came off the bench to register their
strikes.
Pearce is unlikely to make any changes because of injuries, but http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Micah-Richards-c25259 could move into an unfamiliar centre-back role in order to compensate for Ryan Bertrand’s arrival on the right flank. Giggs’ midfield skill means that he is likely to retain his
berth alongside Joe Allen and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Aaron-Ramsey-c3065 should join them as well.
Following a sublimely taken goal against the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 forward scored with a brilliant chip in the last game and claims he that he
will now look to build on that.
"I'm slowly getting there. Obviously I'm not back to my peak and I don't feel as good as I want to at the moment, but it's good to be playing , it's good to be on the pitch and I'm getting sharpness day by day.”
"It was good to score, obviously the fans have been fantastic, and it's been a difficult few weeks for myself so I'm happy to get on the score sheet but, more importantly, it's great that the team won,” he said.
Uruguay:
Oscar Tabarez has one of the strongest squads in the tournaments, but so far his troops have failed to deceive and will need a win if they are to directly secure qualification.
The tactician is likely to make some changes at the back, with Matias Aguirregaray replacing http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Diego-c11058 Rodriguez taking his place in the centre of the park after
his below-par display against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Senegal-c3001.
While the coach could shuffle his line-up in midfield and defence, he is unlikely to tamper with the attack, which contains luminaries such as Luis Suarez, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Edinson-Cavani-c11955 and Gaston Ramirez.
Key Players:
Great Britain: Craig Bellamy
The former Manchester City man has been in imperious form during the opening two games and looks set to continue his goal scoring ways up-front.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Uruguay-c3035: Luis Suarez
Alongside Edinson Cavani, the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 striker will have an important role to play if his country are to get the better of the Britain back-line.
Prediction: Great Britain 2-1 Uruguay
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