Uruguay appoint Forlan as head coach after World Cup debacle
The appointment is part of Uruguay’s efforts to rebuild following Bielsa’s departure, the Argentine left when his contract expired and acknowledged in a press conference that he had been unable to mould a talented squad into one capable of avoiding disappointment at the World Cup.
The 47-year-old former Manchester United, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan forward succeeds Marcelo Bielsa, who left after a winless group-stage exit in Uruguay’s World Cup campaign.
Diego Forlan has been named head coach of Uruguay’s senior and Under-20s sides, the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) announced on Thursday.
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