Ugat: Uruguay can play at the top level with its players strength

September 2nd Uruguay will face Peru and Chile in the next two World Cup qualifiers. Manchester United midfielder Ugat arrived in Montevideo on Monday morning to join the team led by Bielsa, who talked about the tasks facing the national team in an interview with The National.

Ugat said: "These two games are very important, we have to aim for advancement, so the first game is crucial."

Regarding physical condition, Ugat said: "I personally feel very good, no pain. Sometimes my knee tendons hurt, but now there is no discomfort. Although I missed the last game, I am in good shape. Even if I don't play, my body has been in good shape because I eat a healthy diet and train hard, which is also important for the national team game."

"I started to pay attention to Bentancur and Valverde's performance, and now they are my teammates. Everything is posted We are born very fast, but every time we play for the national team is a pleasure. We have a responsibility to lead Uruguay into the World Cup, which is our goal, and I believe we are on the right path. "

Speaking of Manchester United's performance in the Premier League, he admitted: "I don't think we performed well at the beginning of the season. My performance was not at the best level, which requires truth from facts. But I am very confident in myself and have a good relationship with the coach. I am very eager to win the starting position."

For the new World Cup system, namely 48 participating teams, he said: "We are not used to it, because the World Cup has always had 32 teams. We will take a look How is the situation, the Club World Cup is also a new thing, and players have to adapt to these changes, but we also have a say. "

" In any case, it is always good to participate in the World Cup, especially to play on behalf of our own country. With the quality and level of Uruguayan players, we can play better, and we need to work hard for it. I think Uruguay can show a very high level, which has been proven in the Copa America and other games."

Speaking of Bielsa's self-criticism, Ugat said: "It's really a bit difficult for the national team coach to manage because he has limited time. Sometimes he takes over the players who are playing, sometimes It's the player without a game. It can be a bit tricky to deal with this situation. But on the offensive side, I think it's not just a forward problem, but the whole team needs to improve. However, the most important thing is that we have the strength, so we can rest assured in this regard. "

Finally, regarding the upcoming match against Peru and Chile, Ugat said: "Obviously we need to win both games. The first game at home is important, we have to be the protagonist, play well and win. We have to win the second away game, we are a team that can beat any opponent, whether at home or away, we have to prove it."

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