The two-time gold medalists rate their chances of triumphing in the Olympic Games soccer competition.
The Uruguayan Olympic delegation arrived in Manchester, with their minds clearly set on next Thursday's opening group game against the United Arab Emirates at Old Trafford.
Uruguay, who won the soccer gold medal in 1924 and 1928, believe that they have what it takes to make a stand in the competition, particularly because they count with an extremely solid side.
Led by strikers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani, the Uruguayans can be considered one of the most dangerous teams of the competition, even if they face stiff competition from the likes of Brazil, Spain, Great Britain and Mexico.
While Suarez and Cavani were already expected to be two of Uruguay's overage players, Uruguay coach Oscar Washington Tabarez surprised more than a few by naming Palermo midfielder Egidio Arevalo Rios as the third overage player of the squad, instead of goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
The grand majority of the squad ply their trade outside Uruguay, with six members belonging to Serie A clubs.
Uruguay, who eliminated River Plate rivals Argentina in securing passage into the Olympic Games, will be hoping to cause more upsets as they strive for what would be a third gold medal.
The Uruguayan delegation farewelled their home fans with a convincing 2-0 victory over Panama at the Estadio Centenario of Montevideo last Sunday, courtesy of first-half goals from Cavani and Gaston Ramirez.
Prior to that they had beaten Chile 6-4, thanks to a hat-trick from Suarez, two goals from Cavani and another strike from Abel Hernandez.
Uruguay take part in Group A, which consists of hosts Great Britain, the United Arab Emirates and Senegal.
Uruguay, who won the soccer gold medal in 1924 and 1928, believe that they have what it takes to make a stand in the competition, particularly because they count with an extremely solid side.
Led by strikers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani, the Uruguayans can be considered one of the most dangerous teams of the competition, even if they face stiff competition from the likes of Brazil, Spain, Great Britain and Mexico.
While Suarez and Cavani were already expected to be two of Uruguay's overage players, Uruguay coach Oscar Washington Tabarez surprised more than a few by naming Palermo midfielder Egidio Arevalo Rios as the third overage player of the squad, instead of goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
The grand majority of the squad ply their trade outside Uruguay, with six members belonging to Serie A clubs.
Uruguay, who eliminated River Plate rivals Argentina in securing passage into the Olympic Games, will be hoping to cause more upsets as they strive for what would be a third gold medal.
The Uruguayan delegation farewelled their home fans with a convincing 2-0 victory over Panama at the Estadio Centenario of Montevideo last Sunday, courtesy of first-half goals from Cavani and Gaston Ramirez.
Prior to that they had beaten Chile 6-4, thanks to a hat-trick from Suarez, two goals from Cavani and another strike from Abel Hernandez.
Uruguay take part in Group A, which consists of hosts Great Britain, the United Arab Emirates and Senegal.
