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Daily Mirror
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Simon Mullock & Tom Blow

Edinson Cavani plays Uruguay blame game after another woeful World Cup display

Edinson Cavani has appeared to point the finger of blame at Uruguay coach Diego Alonso for his nation’s World Cup struggles.

Uruguay need to beat Ghana in their final group game to have any chance of reaching the last 16 following the 2-0 defeat at the hands of Portugal on Monday night. They sit bottom of their group with just one point - and Cavani indicated that Alonso must carry the can.

The former Manchester United striker said: "You will have to ask Alonso about why we lost. He will be able to explain what happened tactically. There are many things that happen on the pitch that lead you to not being able to win the game.

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