World Cup - Francescoli sees Uruguay going far with Suarez
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Uruguay (Uruguay Jersey)should be feared at next year's World Cup in Brazil because they have the world's best striker in Luis Suarez and the self-belief to overcome big obstacles, former captain Enzo Francescoli said on Friday.The twice world champions are in a tough section with former winners Italy and England plus Costa Rica in Group D.
"A World Cup isn't easy... but Uruguay(Soccer Jerseys) are in good shape and it won't be easy for the teams who have to play them," Francescoli told Reuters in an interview.
"It's also going to be complicated by the places where they are going to play. They have to go to places that are hot and humid despite it being winter, but Uruguay have shown they can surpass themselves," the former midfielder said.
Francescoli, who played for Argentine giants River Plate in the mid-1980s and ended his career there in the 1990s after playing in France and Italy, was appointed the club's sporting director at the Monumental in Buenos Aires on Friday.
Uruguay open their World Cup campaign against Costa Rica in Fortaleza on June 14 before meeting England in Sao Paulo five days later and finishing against Italy in Natal on June 24.
Francescoli, who played for his country at the World Cups 1986 and 1990
stressed that Uruguay can tip the balance against their opponents with the
skills of their attackers.
"Uruguay have very good strikers like Luis (Suarez) and (Edinson Paris St Germain) Cavani, although today, I think Luis is the best in this position Said Francescoli.
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aim at least repeat their fourth place at the World Cup South Africa 2010, following a campaign of Real Madrid Jersey South American qualifying difficult in which they booked the last ticket for the final in overtime against the Costa Rica.
A year later, Uruguay won a record 15th Copa America in Argentina before a collapse to form their place at next year's finals in Brazil in danger, recovering in time to travel to again extended, this time beating Asia Jordan last month.
"In 2010, (Uruguay) were close to the target (World Cup triumph), so it was normal after a long period at a good level of suffering from depression," said 52-year-old Francescoli.
Like his compatriots, would like to see (Lionel Messi Jersey) Uruguay Francescoli cause shock in Brazil next year to go with the "Maracanazo" 1950 when they upset the host nation 2-1 giant Maracana Stadium to win their second title.
Sometimes it is good to dream and think about Maracanazo ... but dreaming, he said.
"In football, you can dream but you have to play the games and see how they work, how you get to (the game) because there are seven games (all the way) in which you have to be almost perfect and without setbacks. "
Francescoli played for the team from Uruguay who lost 1-0 to Argentina's Diego Maradona in the second round to the final in 1986 in Mexico, where the Argentines won. He also helped Uruguay reach the last 16 in Italy four years later.
"Uruguay have very good strikers like Luis (Suarez) and (Edinson Paris St Germain) Cavani, although today, I think Luis is the best in this position Said Francescoli.
Liverpool striker Suarez is the best(Mexico Jersey) striker in the English Premier League with 19 goals in 13 appearances this season, playing at such a level that the Reds captain Steven Gerrard him the best player in the world called. Uruguay Oscar Tabarez
aim at least repeat their fourth place at the World Cup South Africa 2010, following a campaign of Real Madrid Jersey South American qualifying difficult in which they booked the last ticket for the final in overtime against the Costa Rica.
A year later, Uruguay won a record 15th Copa America in Argentina before a collapse to form their place at next year's finals in Brazil in danger, recovering in time to travel to again extended, this time beating Asia Jordan last month.
"In 2010, (Uruguay) were close to the target (World Cup triumph), so it was normal after a long period at a good level of suffering from depression," said 52-year-old Francescoli.
Like his compatriots, would like to see (Lionel Messi Jersey) Uruguay Francescoli cause shock in Brazil next year to go with the "Maracanazo" 1950 when they upset the host nation 2-1 giant Maracana Stadium to win their second title.
Sometimes it is good to dream and think about Maracanazo ... but dreaming, he said.
"In football, you can dream but you have to play the games and see how they work, how you get to (the game) because there are seven games (all the way) in which you have to be almost perfect and without setbacks. "
Francescoli played for the team from Uruguay who lost 1-0 to Argentina's Diego Maradona in the second round to the final in 1986 in Mexico, where the Argentines won. He also helped Uruguay reach the last 16 in Italy four years later.
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