Uruguay will be aiming for a bronze medal finish at the Copa America 2024 when they take on a determined Canadian side in the third-place match on Saturday at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Canada will continue to be without midfielder Tajon Buchanan, who underwent surgery for a tibia injury sustained during the group stage. Despite Buchanan’s absence, the Les Rogues are hoping to make history with a strong performance in the bronze medal match.
Uruguay, on the other hand, faces several challenges heading into the encounter. Defender Nahitan Nandez will be available after serving a one-match suspension due to a red card received against Brazil. However, his teammate, Guillermo Varela, is unavailable after being sent off in the semifinal match against Colombia.
Manager Marcelo Bielsa will also be without experienced midfielder Nicolas de la Cruz, who picked up two yellow cards in the quarter and semifinal matches, resulting in a one-match suspension. Adding to Uruguay’s injury woes, defender Ronald Araujo, who sustained an injury against Brazil, is also sidelined for the remainder of the tournament.
Both teams will be looking to finish the Copa America on a positive note. Canada will be hoping to build on their recent success, while Uruguay will be determined to leave with some silverware. The match is expected to be a tight and competitive affair, with both teams looking to end the tournament on a high.
